One of the cricketing moves that has managed to maintain its originality in the current era of the game is the cover drive. Few modern players, including as Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, are known for this particular stroke, and there has frequently been discussion regarding which of the two plays it better.
When asked who he thought performed the cover drive the best in the world, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma offered his opinion on the subject. Sharma responded by naming three individuals, Joe Root of England, Babar Azam of Pakistan, and Virat Kohli of India.
Rohit said during a discussion on Vimal Kumar’s channel on YouTube that, “Kohli, Babar, Joe Root. But I think Kohli has the best technique when it comes to the cover drive.”
Former England cricketer turned broadcaster Nasser Hussain, meanwhile, offered his own viewpoint on this subject last year. He suggested that ambitious young cricketers attentively watch Babar Azam if they want to learn the cover drive.
He said, “Sorry Indian fans, I’m gonna be biased and go with Babar Azam. I nearly went with Kohli but he is slightly different. He has the fast flick of the wrist but Babar has the conventional way of playing it. If any young boy wants to learn cover drive, I would say watch Babar Azam.”
India and it’s preparations for ODI World Cup 2023
Two warm-up encounters will be played by Team India before they compete in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The host team’s first exhibition game will take place on Saturday, September 30, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati against the reigning champions, England.
The Netherlands will be the opponent in India’s second exhibition game on September 3 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
On Sunday, October 8, India will take a trip to Chennai to play their 2023 ODI World Cup opener against Australia. The Men in Blue won the three-match ODI series between the two sides by a score of 2-1 earlier this week.
Fans react as Rohit Sharma claims Virat Kohli to have best cover drive technique:
Choices of Rohit Sharma in cricket. [Vimal Kumar YT]
1) Best Cover drive technique – Virat Kohli
2) Best Straight drive – Sachin Tendulkar
3) Talent – Shubman Gill
4) Best Pull shot – Ricky Ponting
5) Best Scoop – Suryakumar Yadav
6) Toughest Bowler – Dale Steyn pic.twitter.com/58mTUA1yd3— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 28, 2023
Rohit is a very good batsman but not a good Captain at all ??
— Muhammad Usman (@ManiSays0) September 28, 2023
Best Cover drive technique – Babar Azam (correct it please Rohit)*
— Cricket with Anas? (@CricketwithAnas) September 28, 2023
SKY over ABD? What is this RCB tax ???
— Pratik (@fake_engineer7) September 28, 2023
Rohit Sharma's choices in cricket are a testament to the diversity and excellence of the game. Each of these players has left a unique mark:
1) Best Cover drive technique – Virat Kohli: Virat's cover drive is a masterpiece of timing and precision.
2) Best Straight drive – Sachin…— Zarnab. (@achaw_sahiiii) September 28, 2023
Great lineup of choices! Each player brings their own unique skill set to the game. Can't deny the magic of a well-executed scoop shot by Suryakumar Yadav. Cricket is all about the variety and these players truly embody it. ??
— Somanath Mishra?? (@somnath_bbsr) September 28, 2023
Down to earth Rohit bhai pull shot to sabse acha aap marte ho
— King ? (@Dailycricket07) September 28, 2023
Sorry to say but Babar's cover drive is the best in the world ??
Overall kohli ???— HayziL (@CricketMasala56) September 28, 2023
SKY over ABD ?? ?
— I?F???? (@Irfa17x) September 28, 2023
Toughest inswinger : Shaheen Afridi
— Saad Bin Munir (@Saad_Views) September 28, 2023
Only fans are creating a rift between Rohit and Virat. Both of them respect each other and know that they both are very important assets of the team.
— BB (@BiggBoss1314) September 28, 2023
