Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar Batting Comparison

[TheJediBrah]

I've been saying Kohli > Sachin for years, can't wait til everyone accepts how right I was

 

[vic_orthdox]

I enjoy Kohli's aggressiveness and pettiness (straight from NBA twitter), but I'm not really looking forward to it being aped by the next generation of Indian players.

And yes, I know what country I'm from.

 

[trundler]

He has a way to go in tests yet to surpass Dravid/Gavaskar let alone Sachin. Imo, he could well be second best after Sachin by the time his career ends.

Dravid and Gavaskar is a much more interesting comparison.

 

[Jack1]

Dravid and Gavaskar is a much more interesting comparison.

Kohli is far superior to either Dravid or Gavaskar. Across all formats Kohli is clear by daylight from Tendulkar.

 

[trundler]

Kohli is far superior to either Dravid or Gavaskar. Across all formats Kohli is clear by daylight from Tendulkar.

Nah, not getting into this with you since your sole criteria is batting average. The importance of context seems to be lost on you.

 

[Jack1]

Nah, not getting into this with you since your sole criteria is batting average. The importance of context seems to be lost on you.

Nope. It's you that doesn't understand context or strike rate. You're having a complete laugh if you think Dravid or Gavaskar are even comparable to Kohli across all three formats. That's the biggest laugh I've had all day.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Never thought I'd see the day that I'm with John over Trundler on something

silver lining: I'm on John's ignore list along with half the forum so he'll never know

 

[trundler]

Nope. It's you that doesn't understand context or strike rate. You're having a complete laugh if you think Dravid or Gavaskar are even comparable to Kohli across all three formats. That's the biggest laugh I've had all day.

Kohli is well on his way to becoming the greatest ODI bat but here's a tip, ODIs don't count. To have Kohli 'light years' ahead of Gavaskar and Dravid in tests is questionable tstl.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Nope. It's you that doesn't understand context or strike rate. You're having a complete laugh if you think Dravid or Gavaskar are even comparable to Kohli across all three formats. That's the biggest laugh I've had all day.

No ones saying dravid or Gavaskar are better in limited overs. Me and trundler were specifically talking about tests. And in tests, virtually no one except bradman is "far better" than dravid and Gavaskar.

 

[Jack1]

Kohli is well on his way to becoming the greatest ODI bat but here's a tip, ODIs don't count. To have Kohli 'light years' ahead of Gavaskar and Dravid in tests is a questionable tstl.

Good job I didn't say that then. Stick to the truth rather than lying. Ignored for blatant lying and baiting.

 

[trundler]

Good job I didn't say that then. Stick to the truth rather than lying. Ignored for blatant lying and baiting.

Yesssssssssssssss, I make the cut!

 

[Jack1]

I enjoy Kohli's aggressiveness and pettiness (straight from NBA twitter), but I'm not really looking forward to it being aped by the next generation of Indian players.

And yes, I know what country I'm from.

It's good from the leader of the side. You can't have a team where everyone does it. It has to come from the captain.

 

[trundler]

No ones saying dravid or Gavaskar are better in limited overs. Me and trundler were specifically talking about tests. And in tests, virtually no one except bradman is "far better" than dravid and Gavaskar.

Both in the running for greatest defensive batsman of all time, which I think would be a great thread.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Good job I didn't say that then. Stick to the truth rather than lying. Ignored for blatant lying and baiting.

lmfao

 

[trundler]

lmfao

I lie and bait. This was not one of those times.

 

[Zinzan]

Kohli's already better than Tendulkar in ODIs imo, in fact she's a tight race between he, AB & Viv for greatest ever ODI bat.

Obviously he has a long way to go to surpass Sachin in Test cricket, but I wouldn't put it past him.

Personally, I find him a much more attractive batsman to watch (although I'm sure that's a personal preference) and I also rate Kohli as far more likely to take the game away from the opposition than Sachin. Kohli is much more like Lara in that respect.

Finally, & I could be wrong on this, but it seems Virat cares a lot less about his record and legacy than Sachin.

I'm a huge Kohli fan these days, especially on the back of what he's achieved in this English tour.

 

[Daemon]

He has a way to go in tests yet to surpass Dravid/Gavaskar let alone Sachin. Imo, he could well be second best after Sachin by the time his career ends.

Dravid and Gavaskar is a much more interesting comparison.

Kohli is far superior to either Dravid or Gavaskar. Across all formats Kohli is clear by daylight from Tendulkar.

stop baiting john guys

 

[Adders]

What does John actually see when he logs onto CW with everyone on ignore?

 

[Starfighter]

What does John actually see when he logs onto CW with everyone on ignore?

I dunno, but he sure responds to our posts a lot for someone who has everyone on ignore.

 

[ankitj]

What does John actually see when he logs onto CW with everyone on ignore?

Can't tell because I have him on ignore.