“That was a nothing shot”, Gautam Gambhir criticizes Virat Kohli’s shot against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023.

Asia Cup 2023 featured a highly anticipated encounter between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Saturday, September 2. India had the opportunity to bat first but faced a challenging start as their top-order batsmen struggled. Captain Rohit Sharma departed after scoring just 11 runs from 22 deliveries, while the star batsman Virat Kohli managed a mere four runs off seven deliveries before falling to Shaheen Afridi’s bowling.

In addition to the top-order woes, Kohli’s choice of shot gained significant attention. His attempt to play a delivery outside off stump resulted in the ball crashing into his stumps, leading to his dismissal. Reflecting on this moment, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir criticized Kohli’s shot selection, describing it as a thoughtless shot lacking any strategic thinking.

Gautam Gambhir said “That was a nothing shot, neither forward, neither back. I think was a bit casual. That is what you get when you play someone like Shaheen Afridi. You do not know whether to go forward or back.”