At any time when the names of Virat Kohli and Haris Rauf are taken in the identical sentence, followers get the flashbacks of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Kohli’s twin sixes to Rauf within the penultimate over the match helped India win a historic contest that noticed Kohli carry out at his best possible. However on the subject of Kohli vs Rauf duels, the Pakistani pacer has just a few early reminiscences from the time he grew to become a web bowler for the Indian crew. Forward of the beginning of the Cricket World Cup, Rauf took a visit down the reminiscence lane as he recalled his early duels with Kohli which happened within the nets.

There have not been many Kohli vs Rauf battles in worldwide cricket because the two nations solely play in opposition to one another in multi-team tournaments. Whereas the earlier battle was received by Kohli, Rauf can be keen to come back out on prime as the 2 groups square-off within the upcoming World Cup.

Talking of the talismanic Indian batter, nonetheless, Rauf has nothing however reward for the expertise he has.

“After I was a web bowler for the Indian crew and was bowling to Virat Kohli, I felt like he knew precisely the place the ball was going to hit his bat. He was very focussed and that confirmed how sharp his focus was,” Rauf mentioned in ESPNcricinfo’s documentary The Unimaginable rise of Haris Rauf.

“Even throughout observe classes within the nets, it felt like I used to be taking part in a match in opposition to him, regardless of being a web bowler. His outstanding management and depth made me realise why he has such a repute within the recreation.

Rauf additionally spoke about his admiration for South African tempo legend Dale Steyn.

“I used to observe Dale Steyn and I preferred the best way he used to indicate aggression on the sector after selecting up a wicket. He impressed me to be aggressive on the sector. That is why he’s my idol,” Rauf additional mentioned.