Rashid Khan Snubs Rohit Sharma; Picks Virat Kohli As His Favourite Batter Of All-Time

Rohit snubbed by Rashid Khan [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

Virat Kohli is perhaps the most popular Indian cricketer of all time and is adored by millions of people worldwide. His following is not only restricted to India, but across the globe as players from everywhere have touted him as the greatest batter of the modern cricketing era.

One such admirer of Virat Kohli is Afghanistan and Gujarat Titans all-rounder, Rashid Khan. Time and again, the spin wizard has shown his affection towards the India great and the world is no stranger to it.

Rashid Khan snubs Rohit, picks Virat Kohli

In a viral video ahead of GT's Eliminator match Vs Mumbai Indians, Rashid Khan was asked to pick his favourite batter and the Afghan great had an easy answer - "Virat Bhai." Over the years, the spinner has also admired MI and India batter Rohit Sharma, but he had a clear-cut answer when asked about it.

Rashid picks Bumrah as his favourite bowler

Apart from Kohli, Rashid picked Jasprit Bumrah as his favourite bowler and also decided to pick Hardik Pandya as the best all-rounder.

Rashid to play key role in GT's Eliminator

On May 30, the Titans will play their Eliminator match Vs Mumbai Indians and Rashid Khan will hold the key against a star-studded MI batting lineup. Rashid has a terrific record against Rohit Sharma, their star opener and also has a really good knockout record as GT will hope the spinner can fire all guns blazing in an all-important IPL playoff clash. The match will take place at the Mullanpur Stadium, New Chandigarh.

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