'Pass on the weed': Ex-India cricketer mocks de Villiers over Kohli-Sachin take
Former Indian cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticized AB de Villiers for suggesting Virat Kohli is a superior batter to Sachin Tendulkar in overseas conditions. The debate highlights differing perspectives on cricket statistics and the legacy of Indian batting legends.
Why it matters
Cricket debates are a significant cultural touchstone in India, often involving comparisons between different generations of sporting icons.
Former India fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has taken a cheeky dig at South African great AB de Villiers after he rated Virat Kohli ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Test conditions.De Villiers recently sparked a debate by saying Kohli was a stronger batter than Tendulkar in seam-friendly and bouncy conditions. While praising Tendulkar for showing that a subcontinent batter could succeed overseas, the former South Africa batter felt Kohli took that legacy forward and raised the bar."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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