Babar Azam or Virat Kohli? Rashid Khan picks his favorite player of cover drive

The spin wizard first stated that Kohli's cover drive is the most impressive but also claimed that it's a tough competition between the two, including New Zealand's Kane Williamson.


Babar Azam or Virat Kohli? Rashid Khan picks his favorite player of cover drive

Babar Azam, Rashid Khan, Virat Kohli (Images via Twitter)

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, the two modern-day greats, have impressed many with their power-packed performances in all formats of the game. As cricket is a game of stats, fans, and even former cricketers, cricket pundits, fail to stop themselves from comparing the two stars. At present, the two players often found themselves becoming topics of discussion as the cricket fraternity loves to compare them based on stats and favoritism.

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Apart from their batting, their stylish cover drives often grab the eyeballs. That is why Gujarat Titans’ (GT) star spinner Rashid Khan was also asked who he thinks has the best cover drive between the two rivals.

The spin wizard first stated that Kohli’s cover drive is the most impressive but also claimed that it’s a tough competition between the two, including New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. “I think Virat Kohli plays that shot [cover drive] better than anyone in the world. His cover drive looks good and also sounds good,” Rashid said in a video posted by ESPNCricinfo.

Yes, definitely, Babar is very close. It is tough competition between Babar and Virat and also Kane Williamson,” the Afghan star added.

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Will Rashid Khan provide a threat to CSK?

Babar Azam or Virat Kohli? Rashid Khan picks his favorite player of cover drive
Rashid Khan (Image via Twitter)

Rashid Khan will be next seen in action today when GT will lock horns with MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai in the first playoffs. The Afghan pacer has been used quite well by GT captain Hardik Pandya as whenever the team is in need of breaking a partnership, Rashid is able to give the crucial breakthrough.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag, in a pre-match video, said Rashid Khan is GT’s trump card of the season. “Rashid likes to break partnerships and now he has become the most successful bowler of this season on the basis of his excellent performance,” Sehwag said.

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