Virat Kohli discarded as Chris Gayle picks better batsman than him

West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who was known for his towering presence and big-hitting style, has made some interesting calls during the “choose one” round on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast. Chris Gayle has thrown out two of his former RCB teammates' names—Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

The first question was whether he would choose Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli or Pakistani star batter Babar Azam. Gayle initially hesitated for a moment, but then confidently went with his former RCB teammate.

Chris Gayle picks AB de Villiers over Suryakumar Yadav

He said, “I don't even know why I'm choosing that, but let's go with Virat then.”

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Then, the Universal Boss had to pick between Suryakumar Yadav and AB de Villiers. India’s T20I captain has often been compared with the South African legend AB de Villiers for his ability to hit the ball across the ground against both the pacers and spinners.

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Even Suryakumar is dubbed as the modern era’s “Mr. 360.” However, this time, Gayle didn’t think twice and picked AB de Villiers. Well, Shubhankar Mishra then threw a tough task, bringing back the Sachin Tendulkar versus Virat Kohli debate during the discussion.

However, it was an easy question for Gayle, as the Caribbean great just smiled and picked Sachin Tendulkar over Virat Kohli, paying tribute to the Master Blaster’s immense contribution to the game and his status as one of the all-time greatest batters the game has ever seen.

Chris Gayle picks Sachin Tendulkar over Virat Kohli ‘Choose One’ Round

He said, “I'm going to go, Sachin.” When asked to pick between Jacques Kallis and Hardik Pandya, Gayle ignored the Indian star, who is now playing only white-ball cricket, and went with the legendary South African all-rounder.

He hailed Kallis’ contribution to the game over the years with both bat and ball. The final question was about fast bowlers, and the legendary batter had to pick between Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and India’s Jasprit Bumrah. Gayle picked Bumrah over Afridi, thanks to his stunning performances across the formats for the Indian cricket team.

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Chris Gayle opens up about special bond with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers

During the same interview, Chris Gayle talked about the strong bond he shares with AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli that he developed while playing for the RCB. He described both Kohli and De Villiers as legends, not just because of their skills on the field, but also because of their personalities.

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Gayle said that he was really impressed with their talent and how easy it was to get along with them. He mentioned that both players were very humble and approachable, which made the environment in the team more positive and enjoyable.

They are phenomenal people: Chris Gayle

He recalled how much fun they had together and how many great memories they created while playing for RCB. The bond they shared went beyond the field, as they built strong friendships and supported each other through the ups and downs of the game.

Gayle signed off by saying, “Those legends, phenomenal players, and phenomenal people as well. You know, very cool and very down-to-earth as well. Good vibes, good energy. I had a great time playing with these guys in the dressing room. We had some great memories. We shared some great memories.”