Rohit Sharma’s pull or Virat Kohli’s drive? Bollywood Actress Wamiqa Gabbi reveals her ultimate choice

In the rich tapestry of modern cricket, few shots evoke awe quite like Rohit Sharma‘s pull and Virat Kohli‘s cover drive. These strokes have transcended technique and become signatures of elegance, power, and dominance. Rohit’s pull, executed with effortless timing, turns short-pitched deliveries into boundary rockets with minimal fuss. It’s a fearless expression of authority, honed to perfection against the fastest bowlers in the world. In contrast, Kohli’s cover drive is all about poise and placement, gliding through covers like a painter’s brushstroke on canvas. Every time he leans into one, it echoes classical grace with ruthless precision. Together, these two shots define an era where Indian batting brilliance met global admiration.

Wamiqa Gabbi picks between Rohit Sharma’s pull shot and Virat Kohli’s cover drive

Bollywood actress Wamiqa Gabbi, known for her expressive screen presence and candid takes, was recently caught in a light-hearted cricket banter during a promotional segment for her upcoming film Bhool Chuk Maaf on Star Sports.

While engaging with co-star Rajkumar Rao, she was asked a dilemma most cricket lovers struggle with, choosing between Rohit’s majestic pull shot and Kohli’s elegant cover drive. Without much hesitation, Wamiqa went for the former, emphatically stating, “Rohit Sharma pull shot. That’s it, period,” Her choice reflects the awe-inspiring power and timing Rohit brings to the pull shot, often making it look effortless yet destructive. Rohit’s pull shot has long been regarded as one of the most technically sound and visually pleasing strokes in world cricket, especially when he rocks back and dispatches short balls with surgical precision.

Also READ: Actress Sonal Chauhan discloses her reaction if she meet Virat Kohli by chance

Rohit and Virat’s performance in the IPL 2025 so far

After a quiet start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Rohit silenced critics and fans alike with back-to-back half-centuries against two formidable teams, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Mumbai Indians (MI) former skipper showcased his vintage flair, combining his trademark timing and calm aggression to pile on runs at a brisk pace. Across nine innings, Rohit has already amassed 240 runs at a highly impressive strike rate of 156.86—an indication that he has adapted his game to the fast-paced demands of T20 cricket despite his reputation as a more traditional timer of the ball.

Meanwhile, Kohli’s form in IPL 2025 has been nothing short of sensational. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain has piled up 443 runs in 10 innings, including six half-centuries, at a healthy strike rate of 138.87. These numbers not only make him the second-highest run-getter in the tournament so far but also reinforce his status as the backbone of RCB’s batting unit. Kohli has shown exceptional versatility this season, anchoring innings when wickets have fallen early and shifting gears with aggression when the platform has been set.

Also READ: Harbhajan Singh and his actress wife Geeta Basra turns producers; reveal their production house name