The Champions Trophy build-up turned intense as UAE fast bowler Awais Ahmed caused trouble for Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the nets. The Pakistan-born pacer, accompanied by former great Wasim Akram, had the privilege of bowling to India’s leading batsmen during the Indian team’s net session, leaving an indelible mark with his speed and accuracy.
Ahmed, who is famous for his raw pace, was said to rattle Kohli with his incisive deliveries and nearly broke Rohit Sharma’s foot with a scorching yorker. His blistering spell revealed the emerging talent in UAE cricket, with many hailing his capacity to test world-class batsmen.
The experience was a dream come true for Ahmed and Akram, both huge Indian cricket fans who were now getting the chance to bowl to the game’s top stars. That they were named Team India net bowlers speaks to the increasing cricketing connections between the UAE and other teams, giving up-and-coming players the chance to get experience at the international level.
With the Champions Trophy looming, Ahmed’s strong performance has raised eyebrows, and cricket fans are waiting to see if the UAE pacer can make a breakthrough on the international scene.
