Aaron Finch enjoys watching Babar Azam, Virat Kohli playing shots

Cover drives are one of the few cricketing shots that have retained their originality in the current era of the game.

Few modern players, such as Babar Azam and Virat Kohli, are known for this precise shot, and there has often been disagreement between the two regarding who plays it better.

Australia’s skipper Aaron Finch, on the other hand, enjoys seeing them play cover drive.

Finch is presently playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Finch took over for Alex Hales, who had to withdraw from the league due to bubble fatigue.

During a QnA session on KKR’s official Twitter handle, a user Soham asked which player you think plays the best cover drive? In reply, Finch said: “Virat Kohli and Babar Azam – it’s an absolute treat watching the two of these guys play that shot.”

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam – it’s an absolute treat watching the two of these guys play that shot 👌

📷: ICC https://t.co/cvqWUfisZp pic.twitter.com/qbGdSoym46

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 12, 2022

Remember that during Australia’s recent tour of Pakistan, Finch backed Babar Azam to play in the Big Bash League (BBL).

“I just asked Babar (Azam) if he’s interested in coming and playing for the Melbourne Renegades and he certainly is – and, hopefully, we can announce that signing tomorrow!  Only joking,” Finch had said.