Virat Kohli has established himself as one of the finest batters to play the game since making his debut in an ODI 13 years ago.The former Indian skipper has been exceptionally well with the bat, making and breaking several records.
Despite not winning any ICC trophy, India was constantly dominant in the bilateral series under Kohli and also reached the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy, the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup and the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship. Over the course of his career, he has been lavished with compliments, with a lot of the appreciation coming from some of the legends of the game. Here are some of the best compliments Virat Kohli has received over the years:
#1 “He reminds me of myself” – Sir Vivian Richards
“I love watching Virat Kohli bat. He looks to me like an individual of my own heart. I love his aggression and serious passion that I used to have. He reminds me of myself.” he said.
#2 “The best player I’ve seen” – Justin Langer
Justin said “I know Virat Kohli is an extraordinary leader. He’s probably the best player I’ve ever seen.”
He added:
“His leadership, I’ve never seen an athlete with as much energy as he’s got. I wish I had half of Virat’s energy. The way he bats, the way he fields, the way he captains the side, he’s tough, he’s a really tough leader.”
#3 “Even if they used a marble, he’d see it like a balloon” – David Warner
“Even if they used a marble @imVkohli would still see it as a balloon. #seriousplayer nothing can stop him.” said David Warner in a tweet.
#4. “I would be buying the latest Oxford dictionary” – When Ravi Shastri ran out of words
Appreciating Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri said “I have a tip for you. If I was in your position I know what I would be doing tomorrow. I would be going to the bookstore and buying the latest Oxford dictionary, just to improve my vocabulary.”
#5. “To become a good player…” – Sunil Gavaskar on the secret to success
Speaking about Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar said “To become a good player, you need talent. To become a great player, you need an attitude like Kohli’s.”
