Rashid Khan Has established himself as one of the most dangerous bowlers in white-ball cricket and has faced many of the best batsmen in the world during his career. From international cricket to franchise league, afghanistan The K spinner has regularly taken part in challenging encounters against top batsmen.
However, there is one particular batsman who has constantly tested Rashid and given him very little room for error. Aakash Chopra 's podcast sit and speak but speaking of, Gujarat Titans The star explained why this opponent is so difficult to bowl to and why he enjoys the challenge.
Rashid Khan told which batsman does not give him a chance to make mistakes
Rashid revealed that Virat Kohli He is the toughest batsman he has bowled against. The Afghanistan spinner highlighted Kohli's ability to punish even the smallest mistake and praised the former Indian captain's aggressive approach against the bowlers. The spinner also said that facing Kohli makes him feel competitive as it forces him to bowl every ball with accuracy. He also mentioned Kohli's ability to find spaces, meaning even the slightest mistake can turn into a four.
“The one batsman who has been challenging for me over the years is Virat Kohli. If I bowl him my best line and length then it is fine. But if I miss even a little bit here and there, he will punish me. Other batsmen try to go to the non-striker's end. But he tries to hit you for fours,” Rashid said.
His stats make this matchup particularly interesting across formats. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 36 runs in 28 balls against Rashid and was never out. In T20, he has scored 22 runs in 16 balls and has been dismissed once by the leg spinner. both of them IPL Have encountered each other more often. Kohli has scored 144 runs in 113 balls against Rashid and has been out three times. Their first meeting took place in 2018, with Rashid taking the wicket of Kohli in their second match against each other.
Rashid Khan discusses Shubman Gill's leadership style
Rashid in Gujarat Titans Shubhman Gill He also discussed the captaincy of the Indian Premier League, where he serves as the vice-captain. The Afghanistan star praised Gill for being calm and giving players the freedom to express themselves on the field. The spinner explained that Gill helps the players in understanding how the opposition batsmen can play and what bowling options can work against them. Rashid believes that this approach allows individuals to focus on their game, rather than being distracted by the outcome.
“As a captain, Shubman is calm and gives you that freedom. He supports you and motivates you to do well. Sometimes, if a captain asks for certain things from you, it becomes tough. But that never happened. Hardik was also like that. He knows that you have played enough cricket. He would just tell me how certain batsmen would like to play and what I can bowl to them. Gill, as a captain, really helps every person to focus on their game. Let's help. We don't think about the consequences.” Rashid said.