Shaheen Afridi is an important part of the fast bowling of the Pakistan cricket team in the Asia Cup 2025 starting on September 9. However, now Shaheen and Virat Kohli will not face each other in the Asia Cup, as Kohli has said goodbye to T20 International cricket.
Well, recently when Shaheen Afridi was asked about the batsman he found difficult to bowl to, he did not name batsmen like legendary Virat Kohli, Joe Root and Steve Smith. Recently on a podcast, Shaheen chose Hashim Amla, as per NDTV.
Shaheen said- I have played Test and ODI matches against him (Hashim Amla), and he is a tough opponent. I also played a match against him in the Vitality Blast, a 20-20 cricket tournament held in England. I thought he was a very good batsman, and the best at what he does. Virat Kohli is a different player, but Hashim bhai is even tougher than him. The toughest.
India-Pakistan match in Asia Cup on 14 September
It is worth noting that Asia Cup is starting from 9 September. The first match will be played between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. At the same time, the whole cricket world is waiting for the high-voltage match between India and Pakistan to be held on 14 September at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
In the tournament to be played between 8 countries, two groups of four teams each have been formed. Apart from defending champion India, Group A includes Pakistan, host UAE and Oman. At the same time, Group B includes powerhouse Afghanistan, giant killer Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong. The top 2 teams in both the groups will qualify for the Super Four. India will play its first match against UAE on 10 September.
FAQ
Who is the batsman Shaheen Afridi finds most difficult to bowl to?
Afridi stated that it is not Virat Kohli but another batsman with more than 50 international centuries.
Why does Afridi struggle against this batsman?
The batsman’s exceptional technique, timing, and ability to read bowlers make him very challenging to dismiss.
Has Afridi bowled to Kohli before?
Yes, Afridi has bowled to Kohli multiple times, but he believes another batsman is tougher to face.
What does this reveal about Afridi as a bowler?
It shows Afridi’s honesty and respect for elite batsmen, highlighting that even top bowlers have challenging opponents.
