Ashwin reveals his favorites for cover drive, pull shot, Kohli not included

Sports News: In a surprising move, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has stirred conversation among cricket fans by naming his picks for the best cover drive and pull shot experts in cricket. Notably, Indian batting legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were left out of his choices.

During a discussion, Ashwin praised former India batter Sourav Ganguly as the finest exponent of the cover drive. He highlighted Ganguly's elegance and ability to consistently play the stroke with finesse. "In my opinion, Sourav Ganguly had the best cover drive. He made it look effortless," Ashwin stated, acknowledging the left-hander’s graceful technique.

Ashwin, Kohli, Rohit at the center of things 

For the pull shot, Ashwin picked former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, known for his mastery of this aggressive stroke. Ashwin admired Ponting’s ability to control the ball’s direction even when pulling against some of the fastest bowlers. “When it comes to the pull shot, no one did it better than Ricky Ponting,” Ashwin said.

The exclusion of Kohli and Rohit, who are often lauded for their stellar batting abilities, has surprised many fans. While both players have been renowned for their proficiency in these strokes, Ashwin’s preferences shed light on his admiration for the technical prowess of previous generations of cricketers.

Kohli and Rohit Left Out of Ashwin's Picks

Despite Kohli’s dominance with the cover drive and Rohit’s excellence with the pull shot, Ashwin’s selections have stirred discussions across the cricket community. It showcases his admiration for past legends, and his decisions were likely influenced by the nostalgic brilliance of Ganguly and Ponting.