India vs Bangladesh, World Cup - "Lucky To Get Him Out 5 Times": Shakib Al Hasan On Virat Kohli

18.10.2023 - 12:03 sports.ndtv.com

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan showered praise on India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli and described the former India captain as probably the best batter in the modern era.

The Rohit Sharma led Team India will lock horns with Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.

The hosts India have won all three of their previous games, while Bangladesh has won one of three. Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al-Hasan spoke on the value of Virat Kohli's wicket.

Ahead of their clash against Men in Blue, Shakib stated that he had dismissed Kohli five times in international cricket and wishes to do so again. "He's a special batsman, probably the best batsman in the modern era.

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