Asaduddin Owaisi expresses heartfelt appreciation for Virat Kohli in his Test retirement speech that goes viral. Politician looks back to his playing days in cricket, says Kohli is “phenomenal” and credits India with abundant talent.

From Cricket Grounds to Parliament Halls

Now a reputed Indian politician, Asaduddin Owaisi did not start his career with long lines of speeches but rather, a cricket ball. It is not so well known that Owaisi had played Under-25 for the university, alongside Venkatesh Prasad on the turf. Playing cricket was his true passion though, even if politics was his long-term baseball. You would know their passion from the most recent viral video where one of the people showering his praises was none other than Virat Kohli to Seva by Asaduddin Owaisi after the legendary test cricketer retires.

Kohli’s Legacy Earns High Praise

Owaisi speaking to PTI, was not holding back. “Virat Kohli is an amazing player. The elder generation will all miss those chuggy cover drives. He said he had seen it, as he spoke of the magic he witnessed how he lifted it past the bowler’s body,” he was visibly emotional. But Kohli’s words hit the chord of current fans, who are just processing the idea of him putting Red Ball behind. Kohli would call his T20s over and only OC left to him.

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India’s Talent Pool is Overflowing

Owaisi lauded the void Kohli has but was hopeful. Yes, Virat is special. India is not lacking talent but only due to better preparedness. I am sure we will see more stars like him,” said with surety. Kohli in his view, in the end, his success is not a blip but rather something the rich cricket ecosystem in India provides.

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A Humble Nod to Hyderabad’s Cricketing Legacy

The AIMIM chief likewise spoke about his cricketing life. “If I had continued, who knows? Maybe Hazrath would have done well like Azharuddin of Hyderabad or VVS Laxman ” Owaisi quipped, adding hastily in humility, “But I was just a bowler, Man. You were a league below Azharuddin. Owaisi got selected in the Vizzy Trophy team in 1994, a much sought after university level tournament – that was as high as he ever got with cricket.

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