Virat Kohli’s Iconic Straight Six Off Haris Rauf Named ‘Shot of the Century’ by ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has designated Virat Kohli’s straight drive six against Haris Rauf during the 2022 T20 World Cup India-Pakistan match as the ‘Shot of the Century’.

This remarkable shot played a pivotal role in a high-pressure situation, with India needing 28 runs to win off just eight balls. Haris Rauf was bowling exceptionally well, and Virat’s two sixes against him shifted the momentum in India’s favour.

 

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Virat Kohli’s powerful shot down the ground captured the hearts of cricket enthusiasts and quickly became a topic of discussion. Haris Rauf, in an interesting revelation, shared how fans across the globe welcome him with ‘Kohli, Kohli’ chants wherever he goes.

The ICC commemorated Virat Kohli’s birthday by highlighting his top 10 moments in ICC tournaments, emphasizing his incredible contributions to the world of cricket.

In a recent match against South Africa on November 5, Virat further solidified his legacy by equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries with a historic century.