'A very street smart cricketer': Kohli, Pandya laud Shakib
Right now, Bangladesh are facing India in the last Super Fours game in the Asia Cup. The last time they beat India in the tournament was way back in the 2012 edition. Shakib was named the Player of the Match for his game-changing 31-ball-49.
Shakib Al Hasan is set to lead Bangladesh in the 2023 World Cup in India starting next month. He led Bangladesh in the 2011 edition as a 24-year-old but he is now a more accomplished cricketer and will skipper a more experienced side.
Right now, Bangladesh are facing India in the last Super Fours game in the Asia Cup. The last time they beat India in the tournament was way back in the 2012 edition. Shakib was named the Player of the Match for his game-changing 31-ball-49.
In a Star Sports package ahead of the match between Bangladesh and India, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya spoke about Shakib's specialty as a cricketer.
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"Shakib has a lot of experience. I have played so much against him. His control [with the ball] is exceptional. His change of pace and the way he bowls with the new ball always deceives the batters," said Kohli.
"He is a very economical bowler. You need to be on top of the game when you are up against such a quality spinner," he added.
Pandya called Shakib a "street smart cricketer" and praised his leadership.
"Shakib is a very street smart cricketer. He has led his team on his shoulders for quite a long time. The street smartness and knowing what he can do has helped him a lot," he said.
