Shaheen Afridi is preparing to lead the pace of Pakistan in the coming Asia Cup 2025, but one combat fans will forever miss his collision with the Indian Batting Maestro Virat Kohli. The battle between Shaheen Afridi and Virat Kohli has always been fascinating for the fans.
The former Indian captain, however, withdrew from T20i Cricket and Test Cricket, and now he is only active in the ODI format. Kohli succeeded 88 runs against Afridi in six innings and fell for him twice. Although their duels are in T20is history, fans may still see the exciting duel in the ODIs.
Shaheen Afridi mentions Hashim Amla as the most difficult batter
But when Afridi was asked to name the most difficult batter he has ever bent, the answer left many astonished. It was not Kohli nor anyone from Australia or England. The Pakistani Pacer excluded the South African legend Hashim Amla as the toughest batter who really tested his skills.
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The left arm Pacer admitted that the technology and calmness of Hashim Amla made him the most difficult batter than Virat Kohli. In their fighting, Afridi never succeeded in rejecting Amla in tests. Afidi, however, found some success in ODIs, so Amla was removed twice while he only admitted 40 runs.
Hashim Bhai is more difficult than Virat Kohli: Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi said on the stones against Riches Asia Podcast: “Hashim Amla. I played test matches and odis against him, and he is a tough competitor. I also played a match against him in the Vitality Blast – a twenty cricket tournament in England.”
The Pacer added: “I felt that he is a very good Batsman and he is excellent in what he does. Virat Kohli is another player, but Hashim Bhai is more difficult than him. Absolutely the most difficult.”
Amla, in particular, retired as one of the modern greats of Cricket, and he is the third highest Run scorer for South Africa in International Cricket. Amla played 124 tests, 181 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa, ending with a stunning 18,672 international runs, including 55 centuries and 80 half-century to his name. He withdrew from the international cricket in 2019.
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Shaheen Afridi wanted Pakistan Leiden’s attack in Asia Cup 2025
Well, the ability of Shaheen Afridi to swing the ball and bowling at high speed makes him an important player for Pakistan in the coming Asia Cup 2025, from September 9 in the VAE. The first game is played between Hong Kong and Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.
So far, Afridi has played 84 T20i matches and took 107 wickets against an impressive economy of 7.80, which shows how effectively he checks runs while he takes wickets. His skills and experience will be crucial for Pakistan, because they strive to perform strongly in the tournament.
On the other hand, Virat Kohli is currently preparing for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia next month. Kohli probably plays unofficial ODI matches against Australia a home before he leaves for the crucial ODI series against the senior side in October. He was last seen in action for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the VAE earlier this year.
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