Rishad Hossain Reveals Virat Kohli as His Favorite Wicket in the Champions Trophy

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Rishad Hossain Reveals Virat Kohli as His Favorite Wicket in the Champions Trophy

Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain recently shared that his favorite wicket during the 2023 Champions Trophy was none other than Indian star Virat Kohli. In a match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Rishad managed to dismiss Kohli, who scored 22 runs from 38 balls.

Match Summary

In this Group A encounter, Rishad trapped Kohli with a clever delivery. Kohli attempted a late cut from the crease but ended up edging the ball. Soumya Sarkar, fielding close by, took the catch with minimal movement. Despite this achievement, Bangladesh fell short, losing the match by six wickets.

Bowling Performance

Rishad Hossain was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, finishing with impressive figures of 2 wickets for 38 runs in 10 overs. Alongside Kohli, he also took the wicket of Axar Patel. However, Bangladesh couldn’t defend a total of 229 runs.

Rishad’s Feelings About the Match

Reflecting on his memorable experience, Rishad stated, “I think my favorite wicket in the Champions Trophy was Virat Kohli. It was a completely new experience for me.” He added that the flood of supportive messages upon returning home was overwhelming and heartwarming.

Upcoming Big Bash League Participation

Rishad Hossain is set to make his Big Bash League (BBL) debut with the Hobart Hurricanes. This marks a significant return for Bangladeshi cricketers in the league since Shakib Al Hasan played for the Melbourne Renegades in the 2014-2015 season. Rishad was initially selected last year but could not participate due to a lack of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Player and League Significance

“I’m truly happy and excited for the Big Bash. It’s one of the biggest leagues in the world, which makes it very important for me,” Rishad mentioned. He is determined to represent his country to the best of his ability during the tournament.

Hurricanes’ Campaign Start

The Hobart Hurricanes will kick off their campaign on December 16 against Sydney Thunder at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. They are the defending champions after defeating the Thunder in last year’s final, led by a stellar century from Mitchell Owen.