Both Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are known for their beautiful cover drives, and they are often compared by fans and cricket experts for their trademark shots. Both Virat Kohli and Babur Azam bring their unique attraction to the classic cover drive shot, and now Pakistani Pacer Hasan Ali has provoked the latest debate that plays the shot in a more elegant manner.
Kohli’s cover drive is about all classes and controls. The dashing right -handed batsman just bends into the shot with the right balance, and the ball just runs through the cover, making fans on his clean, powerful and elegant stroke.
Hasan Ali’s rate of Babar Azam’s signature cover drive over Virat Kohli
On the other hand, Babur’s cover drive is pure time and grace. The wrist of the former Pakistan captain comes to play more often, giving the shot a stylish whip. He plays it with soft hands and makes it so smooth, almost comfortable, accurate and elegant.
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Both modern era batting stars make the cover drive magical in their own way. However, Hasan Ali shot the signature of his Pakistani team partner, which is better than the cover drive of the Indian batting icon during a recent conversation with journalist Salim Khalik.
Most will select Babar Azam’s cover drive over Virat Kohli: Hasan Ali
When he talked about playing the perfect cover drive, he chose Azam on Kohli. Pakistani Pesar also claimed that most of the fans and cricketers would choose Babur’s elegant strokeplay on the signature shot of Indian superstar. He also mentioned how Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root received Babur’s cover drive in the past.
Hasan Ali told Salim Khalik, “Great players like Kohli, Williamson, Smith and Root have praised Babar Azam’s batting. If you ask people if Babur’s cover drive is better than Kohli, most will choose Babur.”
Hasan Ali said, “Great players like Kohli, Williamson, Smith and Root have praised Babar Azam. If you ask people if Babur’s cover drive is better than Kohli, most will choose Babur.” (Salim Khalik) pic.twitter.com/308ivuxr3r
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In particular, England spinner Adil Rashid said to the Pakistani star, “I think Babur’s cover drive, but otherwise, Kohli’s direct drive and his whips are something else.”
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However, Babur has not shown in the T20I match since December 2024, and recently he was ignored for the upcoming Bangladesh tour. He captained Pakistan in three direct ICC T20 World Cup (2021, 2022 and 2024) and will be seen in action on the Caribbean Tour next month.
On the other hand, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, and now he will play ODI only for India. Kohli is seen in action in Indian colors on a tour of Australia.
Hasan Ali chose Sarfaraz Ahmed as his all -time favorite captain
Meanwhile, Hasan Ali has recently nominated Sarfaraz Ahmed as his favorite captain. Pakistan’s fast bowler shared that Sarfaraz holds a special place in the hearts of many players, including himself.
Hasan highlighted Sarfaraz’s leadership skills and his strong relationship with the national team. He recalled how the former skipper directed Pakistan at a famous ICC Champions Trophy Triumph on India in 2017 and always ensured that the squad remained united on and out on the field.
Hasan Ali was told by Cricket Pakistan: “Sarfaraz is closest to our hearts. He inspired us to win in the Champions Trophy, kept the team united, and we took all of us with them. It was a learning experience to spend time with him.”
