Within the World Cup recreation in opposition to South Africa, Virat Kohli scored 101 runs off 121 balls, sustaining a strike fee of 83.47. Regardless of hitting 10 fours and no sixes, his efficiency had drawn criticism from Hafeez.
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Talking lately on the Membership Prairie Hearth podcast, Hafeez commented, “I believe I used to be proper at the moment in case you see the entire context.To me, regardless of who’s taking part in. Your intention and method of taking part in ought to at all times goal towards successful the sport. But when somebody is hesitating to play large photographs in his 90s, I will not settle for it. After 95, if somebody takes 5 balls to get to his 100 and his intention adjustments after scoring 100, why cannot he play the identical photographs he did at 95 or 92 runs? For me, the intent ought to at all times stay the identical—so as to add the absolute best worth to your workforce’s victory.”
“So, I felt Virat took too many balls to get to his hundred, and he wasn’t taking part in large photographs. If you happen to overview his century once more, possibly you will perceive what I used to be saying. Private milestones ought to be secondary to the workforce’s success. As a fan of cricket, I do not admire 50s and 100s that are not for a successful trigger. In cricket, even one run could make the most important distinction,” Hafeez added.
At the moment, Kohli is making ready for the primary Tremendous 8s recreation in opposition to Afghanistan within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup within the Caribbean.
His current performances within the match have been disastrous, with scores of 1, 4, and zero in consecutive matches, elevating questions on his kind.
With the match now shifting to the Caribbean from the USA, Kohli shall be hoping for a change in fortune.