Mohammad Hafeez (left) and Virat Kohli. (Source: X, AP)
Previous Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez continued to take potshots at Indian batter Virat Kohli, declaring his batting to be self-centered and focused on accomplishing individual turning points. Even while applauding Ben Stokes century versus the Netherlands in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Hafeez stated that the knock was distinction in between ‘Selfish and Selfless’ batting.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan right away closed down Hafeez, stating both innings were ‘similarly excellent’. After Kohli’s 49th ODI century on the planet Cup 2023 match versus South Africa last Sunday, Hafeez had actually stated, “I saw sense of selfishness in Virat Kohli’s batting and this took place for the 3rd time in this World Cup. In the 49th over, he was aiming to take a single to reach his own hundred and he didn’t put the group initially”.
To this, Vaughan had actually responded, “Come on @MHafeez22!!! India have actually hammered 8 groups playing terrific cricket. @imVkohli now has 49 heaps and his last was an anchor function innings on a challenging pitch. His group won by over 200!!!! This is utter rubbish”.
Begin @MHafeez22!!! India have actually hammered 8 groups playing fantastic cricket. @imVkohli now has 49 lots and his last was an anchor function innings on a difficult pitch. His group won by over 200!!!! This is utter rubbish. #CWC 2023 #India #Pakistan https://t.co/Foh3hhz3RE– Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 7, 2023
On Wednesday, after Stokes hammered 108 and established England’s 160-run win over Netherlands– simply their 2nd win on the planet Cup 2023, Hafeez tweeted, “Saviour of the ship @benstokes38. Excellent 100 under pressure anchoring the innings where needed with aggressive intent to get Maximum runs for the group to win at the end. Large example to distinguish Selfish vs Selfless method”.
To this, Vaughan responded, “Great innings from Stokesy @MHafeez22. As was Virats on a challenging pitch in Kolkata versus a much better attack.”
Terrific innings from Stokesy @MHafeez22. As was Virats on a tough pitch in Kolkata versus a much better attack. _ https://t.co/KFpNIafgVK– Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 8, 2023
Vaughan then went on to troll Hafeez by stating, “Seems to me @MHafeez22 you were bowled by @imVkohli!!! Is this the factor you continuously have a pop at him.”
Appears to me @MHafeez22 you were bowled by @imVkohli!!! Is this the factor you continuously have a pop at him. __ #CWC 2023 #India #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/m3BOaCxOB7– Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 8, 2023
Kohli is presently the 2nd greatest run-getter in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with 543 runs in 8 matches with 2 hundreds and 4 fifties to his name. South African opener Quinton de Kock is the just one ahead of him with 550 runs in 8 matches with 4 hundreds.
The previous India captain will now be wanting to break famous Sachin Tendulkar’s record and end up being the first-ever batter in the history of ODI cricket to strike 50 ODI centuries. Group India will next handle the Netherlands in their last league phase match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.
India, South Africa and Australia have actually currently gotten approved for the semifinal phase of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.