'Kohli was better than Sachin in Tests': AB de Villiers makes huge claim
AB de Villiers claimed Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Test batting, acknowledging Tendulkar's pioneering role but arguing Kohli raised the bar further. However, the article presents statistics showing Tendulkar still holds an edge in overseas and SENA country performances.
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This comparison between two legendary Indian cricketers by another prominent player sparks significant debate among cricket fans and analysts, influencing perceptions of their respective legacies and historical achievements.
AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli took India’s batting success in overseas Test cricket to another level, while crediting Sachin Tendulkar for first showing that Indian batters could thrive in conditions traditionally considered difficult for players from the subcontinent.The former South Africa batter and Kohli’s ex-Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate was speaking after India’s 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.De Villiers acknowledged Tendulkar’s pioneering role but argued that Kohli went a step further in establishing himself as an outstanding overseas Test batter.“I think of someone like Sachin Tendulkar way back, who started that trend for India. Yet, he wasn’t as strong as someone like Virat Kohli, who was even better. But Sachin was the first guy to show that as a subcontinent batter, you can do well in bouncy and seaming conditions.
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