"Kohli was luck to have Dhoni," says Ahmed Shehzad

Virat Kohli of Team India has regained form and has lit up the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022. With 246 runs in only five appearances, the charismatic batter is currently the tournament's leading run-getter.

After a brief delay, Kohli made a brilliant comeback against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022. He then repeated the feat against arch-rival Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, leading India to a memorable victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Meanwhile, one Pakistani batter who has been compared to Team India's star is Ahmed Shehzad, who recently described such comparisons as "unfair."

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“The comparisons go against you. In the space of two matches, you start making exaggerated comparisons. It isn't possible because we are two different individuals, leading two different lives,” said Shehzad in a video.

Shehzad said that Kohli was fortunate to have MS Dhoni take him under his wing and support him during his time with the national team. “His life is different. He had Dhoni; my life's scenario was different. I've said earlier, you can have two things – either you can have support from everyone, or when everyone is trying to keep you out,” he added.

While Shehzad has been working hard in the domestic circuit, earning a call-up to the national team may be difficult. His inconsistency has kept him on the bench, as he has not played in a Test or an ODI since 2017. On the other hand, Kohli has been the leading man for Men in Blue over the years and has established himself as one of the team's most influential members.

India will face England in the World Cup semi-finals on November 10, 2022 at the Adelaide Oval, and Kohli will look to continue his excellent form for the team.