Looking at India's performances this year many experts and pundits believe that the time has come for Kohli to take over the reins of Indian cricket in all the three formats.
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He was the highest run-scorer in the series against West Indies and England and was adjudged Man of the Series for the latter. Kohli led by example and amassed 1215 runs in 12 Tests at an average of 75.93 scoring a record three double hundreds in the calendar year. Kohli's young brigade stood up against each and every challenge that was thrown at them and came out of it with flying colours led by the captain himself. Kohli did not lose a single game as captain in the process while drawing just three Tests this year - two against the West Indies and one against England. ( Virat Kohli exclusive: Don't compare me with Sachin Tendulkar) Kohli in just his second year as captain of the Test team, led India to series victories starting with a 2-0 win in West Indies, 3-0 hammering against New Zealand and then avenged their 2012 home series loss against England with a 4-0 triumph in the recently-concluded five-match series. In stark contrast, Kohli on the other hand had a record-breaking year both in terms of his captaincy and runs with the bat. Dhoni's form itself however, remained a big cause for concern for him and the team. ( Kohli ends 2016 on a high, can safely be branded the best captain in the world)ĭhoni's record as captain in 2016 (T20Is):Įxcept for the disappointment in Australia, Dhoni's team overcame all the other challenges and performed relatively well throughout the year. Switching between ODIs and T20Is is not such a big deal for an international cricketer in this day and age but a player is bound to struggle when there are big gaps between series. India haven't played a lot of limited-overs cricket this year which also did not help Dhoni's cause by much. ( Ashwin is the best all-rounder in the world by far. ( Exclusive: Boria Majumdar reviews India's 4-0 triumph with Ashwin and Ganguly)ĭhoni at 35, is still one of the fittest players in world cricket but retirement from Test cricket has resulted in him losing his form with the bat in the limited-overs formats which has had a visible effect on the performance of the Men In Blue on the field. Consequently, his aggression and passion rub off on the rest of his teammates and it was very evident throughout this year as India climbed to the top of the Test rankings and registered nine victories in the longest format without losing a single game. He is just a hero for Indian cricket," Pietersen added.While Dhoni's image remains that of a calm and collected skipper who rarely displays any emotions on the field, Kohli on the other hand, wears his heart on his sleeve. His diet, athletic ability, fitness, professionalism, and his quest to continuously get better. It is spectacular to see because he sets an example which Indian cricket has followed. "I remember captaining him at RCB in 2008 and the same kid that walked around in 2008 is the same kid we are saying now.
In fact, Pietersen spots no difference in Kohli of now and the one he led 13 years ago in the first ever IPL, saying the manner in which Kohli has set the bar has made him a pivotal figure in Indian cricket and for the fans. MS Dhoni was saying ‘It’s one thing I am fascinated to watch over the years to come is whether Virat can really keep his energy and attacking nature and excitement intact on the field.’ And here we are 5-6 years later, and he is just like he was when he was a kid." "I remember running in a treadmill, when I was playing for the Rising Pune Supergiant five or six years ago and it was amazing. He’s maintaining his attacking nature," Pietersen said on the Star Sports pre-show.Īlso Read | 'Should back him no matter what': Vettori after Dhoni predicts Delhi pitch He has managed to maintain his enthusiasm. Pietersen, who represented the Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016, revealed how Dhoni had assessed Kohli in terms of certain aspects, which five years later has come true. Renowned by fans and peers alike, Kohli is the perfect example of India’s modern-day cricketer, ticking all boxes.Īlso Read | IPL 2021, MI vs RR, Live Score and Updatesįormer England batsman Kevin Pietersen shared an interesting anecdote regarding former India captain MS Dhoni and his assessment of Kohli a few years ago. The bar set by Kohli is one that every current and budding Indian cricketer is trying to match and the results are reflecting in their performances. Captain of the Indian cricket tea, Kohli continues to shatter batting records around the world and the benchmark he has set in terms of fitness and athleticism has transcended Indian cricket.
Virat Kohli is arguably the best all-format batsman in the world.
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