Mohammad Amir, a former Pakistan fast bowler, discussed his rivalry with India captain Virat Kohli and named the “most challenging” batsman he has faced. Amir praised Kohli and praised his potential to thrive in high-pressure conditions while speaking on Cricwick’s YouTube page. In addition, the Pakistan pacer claimed that bowling to Rohit Sharma is easier than bowling to Virat Kohli. Amir, on the other hand, chose Australia’s star cricketer Steve Smith as the most challenging batsman he’s faced.
“Steve Smith is the most difficult batsman to bowl against in this era because his technique is very different. His stance makes it difficult to bowl against him, he is good at leaving the ball outside off stump and is also strong off his pads,” Amir said.
The 29-year-old pacer gushed about Kohli, saying the Indian captain has proven himself in every style of the game.
Kohli has proven that he is recognised as King Kohli in all formats. He thrives in high-pressure conditions, and I enjoy bowling to him,” Amir continued.
When asked about bowling against Rohit and Kohli, Amir said he didn’t mind bowling to either of the two Indian batsmen, but that bowling to Virat was a little more difficult because Rohit struggles with the moving delivery early in his innings.
“I’ve never found it tough bowling to these two (Kohli and Rohit). I find it easy to bowl to Rohit, I think I can get him out with both variations. He struggles a bit against in-swing from left-arm bowlers and even with the ball going away from him, he finds it difficult to handle early on in his innings.
“Bowling to Virat is a bit tough because he handles pressure situations well. He plays well in pressure matches,” Amir concluded.
