“Shaheen Ko Mara Tha”: On Virat Kohli’s Six Against Haris Rauf, Pakistani Pacer’s ‘Brain-Fade’ Moment

The India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup final 12 months was one of many most-tight affairs between the perimeters. Needing 28 runs off the final eight balls for a win, India had been reeling behind within the sport, however Virat Kohli‘s consecutive sixes to Haris Rauf helped the facet bounce again. While the second of the 2 sixes got here as an ideal anticipation from Kohli, the primary one was a shot for ages. On a rising supply of Haris Rauf, Kohli created a little bit of room for himself earlier than outrageously pulling the ball over long-on for a six.

It was a sight to behold as Kohli executed one of the vital sensational photographs in cricket historical past, and contemplating the state of affairs the match was at, the shot appeared all extra particular.

While attempting to downplay the shot on a YouTube video by Nadir Ali, Pakistan pacer Sohail Khan made a gaffe. When requested to touch upon the shot, the out-of-favour quick bowler had a ‘brain-fade’ second as he forgot that it was Haris Rauf, who was the bowler on the receiving finish to Kohli’s six. He stated he felt that the bowler was Shaheen Afridi.

“Abhi jo Haris Rauf ko jo chakka maara hai usne (Kohli). Peeche hatt ke yun straight ka jo mara hai…(The straight six that Virat Kohli hit against Haris Rauf in T20 World Cup by creating room for himself),” stated the host earlier than Sohail reduce him in between, saying: “…wo mere khayal se Shaheen ko mara tha (That I think came on the bowling of Shaheen Afridi).”

However, the host corrected Sohail after which requested him to touch upon the shot.

“Chakke to lagte rehte hai. Nahi nahi. Koi bhi (mushkil) nahi. (Sixes do come in matches. It was not a difficult shot),” stated Sohail when the host requested how tough the shot was.

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