In the game of cricket, every batsman has his own unique style, technique and qualities. But have you ever wondered what the 'perfect One Day International (ODI) batsman' would look like if we combined the best qualities of different legends of cricket history? Great batsman of modern era Virat Kohli Recently, during a special conversation, while answering this question, he shared his choice.
Virat Kohli has created the outline of an ideal ODI batsman by selecting many great players of the cricket world on the basis of various batting shots, techniques and skills on the field. This special list of his includes many great players from the greats of Indian cricket and from all over the world. Let us know which player has been selected by Kohli for which skill.
When it comes to the most beautiful shot played with a straight bat i.e. 'Straight Drive', the first name that comes to the mind of cricket lovers is the great batsman. Sachin Tendulkar Comes only. Virat Kohli has also chosen his idol Sachin Tendulkar for this iconic shot. During his career, Sachin used this shot so often and so beautifully that it became the biggest identity of his batting.
In terms of playing strokes in different parts of the field, Virat Kohli has also included other legends in his dream list:
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Cover Drive: Kohli praised former Sri Lankan captain and legendary batsman for playing a brilliant cover drive. Kumar Sangakkara Has chosen, whose technique is considered very classic.
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Flick Shot: Former India's most reliable batsman, Kohli has used his amazing wrist to flick the ball across the boundary line on the leg side. Rahul Dravid Has chosen.
Virat has also chosen big names for his explosive shots that destroy the bowlers on the field:
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Cut Shot: Former Indian opening batsman famous for his aggressive and fearless batting style. Virender Sehwag Kohli has chosen for the perfect cut shot.
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Sweep Shot: Former Australian batsman for his expertise in playing excellent sweep shots on the field against spin bowlers. Matthew Hayden The name of is included in this list.
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Six Hitting Power: Kohli praised the explosive player of West Indies for his power to hit long sixes which has defied bowlers all over the world. Chris Gayle Has chosen.
Not only scoring boundaries, but also stealing runs quickly between the wickets with amazing agility is a great quality of a great batsman. In this matter, Virat Kohli took the advice of his close friend and great South African batsman. AB de Villiers He was known for his incredible running between the wickets. In this way, Kohli's perfect ODI batsman is created by combining the qualities of Sachin, Sehwag, Sangakkara, Dravid, Hayden, Gayle and De Villiers.