You play like a Virat Kohli because that’s who you are. When it comes to attack-averse Indians, the former Pakistani speedster says, “All of a sudden, you can’t become Chanderpaul.”
In Pallekele, Sri Lanka, for the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates dismissing India’s Hardik Pandya.
Shaheen’s strategy is not a government secret. By discussing a doosra he has been working on, he does not keep his competitors guessing. He is not need to. His infamous “pehla,” a supersonic ball that unexpectedly snakes into a right-hander, has earned him the title of “most dreaded.” It’s not that these poisonous Shaheen strikes have no cure. Any coach will be able to quickly provide a theoretical method of preventing balls from swinging in too late if asked. They would discuss taking an open stance, criticise the front leg for crossing too far over, request that the elbow point towards mid-on, get their heads straight, play in front of the wicket, and wait for the ball to come to them rather than rushing to catch it.
Consider Rohit Sharma’s most recent firing. The Indian opener has been active on the world stage for almost 20 years. He didn’t appear professional during India’s opening Asia Cup match. He was hesitant, unsure of whether to play, attack, or defend. Soon, Shaheen would have him.
