PAKISTAN PACER'S SHOCKING CONFESSION: 'I TRIED TO FOOL VIRAT KOHLI LIKE SHAHEEN AFRIDI!' – HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NETS!

 "India’s batting stars are bracing themselves for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and the heat is already on!

Their first clash is against a struggling Bangladesh on February 20. The real test comes next when they face co-hosts Pakistan.

They must contend with Pakistan's fiery pace attack. Meanwhile, a Pakistani-born left-arm pacer, Awais Ahmad, stole the spotlight on February 17. Indian skipper Whit Sharma called him a ‘class’ bowler.

He joked about Awais's deadly inswinging yorkers almost ‘breaking his leg’! Awais spilled the beans, admitting he was channeling his inner Shaheen Afridi during the nets. 

"Here’s the inside scoop! Awais Ahmad spilled the tea in an interview with Sports Today: He said, ‘I was bowling to Virat Kohli.

After a few deliveries, Virat had a quick chat with Rohit Sharma. Rohit asked Virat which way I was swinging the ball.

I overheard Virat Bhai say, “He’s swinging it both ways!” After that, Virat turned into a wall – flawless, unstoppable, and didn’t put a foot wrong in his batting. Guess my plan to outsmart him backfired!’

Here’s how Awais Ahmad landed the dream gig! Ahmad was born in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He was once part of the Lahore Qalandars squad in the 2021 Pakistan Super League (PSL).

However, he never got his big break. Fast forward to now, he’s grinding it out in UAE’s domestic cricket scene.

But fate had something epic in store for him! This week, he received a surprise call. Mohit Raghav, the man who organizes net bowlers for Team India’s practice sessions, contacted him.

Next thing you know, he was living every bowler’s fantasy. Ahmad was sending down deliveries to legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli! Talk about a lucky break!