Some of the top names in the sport have commented on the importance of key players in the next match as anticipation grows for the eagerly anticipated match between India and Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Indian batsman Virat Kohli, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al-Hasan, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and Bangladesh cricket team bowling coach Allan Donald all discussed their respective rivals in the most recent interview.
Prior to their match at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli spoke exclusively to Star Sports about Shakib Al-Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh. He said, “I’ve played against him a lot throughout the years. He has incredible control. He is an extremely skilled bowler. He is highly economical and bowls with the new ball very well.
He also knows how to trick the batsman. You have to play your best against all of these bowlers because if you can’t, they will put pressure on you and increase the likelihood that they will get you out. The World Cup doesn’t include any dominant teams. An upset occurs once you begin concentrating primarily on bigger teams.
Shakib Al-Hasan of Bangladesh commented about the significance of Virat Kohli’s wicket.
“He’s a special batsman, probably the best in the modern era,” he remarked. I feel fortunate to have gotten him out five times. Of course, getting his wicket will make me very happy.
Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder for India, also discussed Shakib Al-Hasan’s importance. In his words, “He is a very street-smart cricketer, has been carrying Bangladesh on his shoulders for the longest years.”
Allan Donald, the bowling coach for the Bangladesh cricket team, discussed how the team is getting ready for Virat Kohli. “I think Virat Kohli is the guy for me that you think about the night before, or two days out,” he continued, “because that’s how we value his scalp.”