Virat Kohli kicked aside as Ex-RCB star hails Rohit Sharma as superior batter
Published - 19 Nov 2024, 05:41 PM
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The never-ending debate between fans of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has taken an exciting turn, as Gurkeerat Singh Mann named his favorite batter among these two modern-era legends.
Gurkeerat picked Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as his favorite player across all three formats of the game. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the backbone of Indian cricket, delivering numerous match-winning performances in all three formats of the game.
Gurkeerat Singh Mann picks Rohit Sharma over Virat Kohli as his favorite player
However, the duo retired from T20I cricket in June after winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and Caribbean. Well, Virat Kohli and Rohit's careers have reached incredible heights and become inspirations for many, but the question about who is better continues to divide fans.
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However, Gurkeerat Singh Mann expressed his admiration for Rohit’s batting prowess and elegant style. Well, every player carves his own legacy and even fans enjoy both Rohit’s elegance and Kohli’s aggression on the field, but the Hitman has a special place in the Punjab lad’s heart.
I would always choose Rohit Sharma: Gurkeerat Singh Mann
Gurkeerat said that he would always pick Rohit as his favorite cricketer and batter despite sharing a dressing room with Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL.
Speaking to Sports Yaari, Gurkeerat Singh Mann said, “I would always choose Rohit Sharma. He is my favorite player and batsman. His class is remarkable, and watching him bat is a joy. When it comes to batting, I will always select him.”
Gurkeerat Singh Mann said - "Rohit Sharma is my favourite Batsman in the World"
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Rohit-Virat gear up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Speaking about the stats, Rohit Sharma has amassed 10,866 runs in 265 ODIs, 4,271 runs in 64 Tests, and 4,231 runs in 159 T20Is, with a stunning record of 48 centuries and 107 half-centuries to his name in international cricket so far. His ability to dominate bowlers with his stylish stroke-play has made him one of the most feared batters in the world.
On the other hand, Virat Kohli has been a relentless run machine for India. With 9,040 runs in 118 Test matches at an average of 47, 13,906 runs in 295 ODIs at an average of 58.18, and 4,188 runs in 125 T20Is, Kohli has established himself as one of the game’s all-time greats.
Kohli is currently the all-time second-highest century-maker in international cricket with a tally of 80 centuries to his name. He is currently gearing up for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-45 in Australia, where the first Test is set to begin on November 22 in Perth.
However, Rohit will miss the first Test of the upcoming high-voltage Test series in Australia. The Indian captain recently became the father of a baby boy, and he decided to be with his family during this precious time, thus skipping the Perth Test against Australia. He will be available for the second Test in Adelaide, where the teams will play a Day-Night Test match.
