Kohli’s cover drive is all about class and control. The dashing right-handed batter just leans into the shot with perfect balance, and the ball just races through the covers, making fans go gaga over his clean, powerful, and elegant stroke.
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Most would choose Babar Azam's cover drive over Virat Kohli's: Hasan Ali
He picked Azam over Kohli when it comes to playing the perfect cover drive. The Pakistani pacer even claimed that most fans and cricketers would pick Babar’s elegant strokeplay over the Indian superstar’s signature shot. He also mentioned how Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Joe Root hailed Babar’s cover drive in the past.
Hasan Ali said, "Great players like Kohli, Williamson, Smith and Root have praised Babar Azam’s batting. If you ask people whether Babar’s cover drive is better than Kohli’s, most would choose Babar." (Saleem Khaliq) pic.twitter.com/308IVuxR3r
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On the other hand, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, and now he will only play ODIs for India. Kohli is all set to be seen in action in Indian colors on the Australia tour.
Hasan Ali picks Sarfaraz Ahmed as his all-time favorite captain
Hasan highlighted Sarfaraz’s leadership skills and the strong connection he had with the national team. He recalled how the former skipper guided Pakistan to a famous ICC Champions Trophy triumph over India in 2017 and always made sure the squad stayed united on and off the field.
Hasan Ali was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan: “Sarfaraz is closest to our hearts. He led us to victory in the Champions Trophy, kept the team united, and took us all along with him. Spending time with him was a learning experience.”
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