Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra picked up his greatest T20 batsman ever in a session on his YouTube account. Surprisingly, he snubbed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the best T20 batsman ever. Virat Kohli is the highest run scorer in the shortest format of the game, while Rohit Sharma is second on the list.
Kohli has played 82 matches to score 2794 runs at an average of 50.80. His performances is laced with 24 half-centuries with the high score of an unbeaten 94. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, has scored 2773 runs in the shortest format at an average of 32.62. The Indian cricketers have also been the most consistent in the format.
Aakash Chopra names Chris Gayle as greatest T20 batsman ever
Aakash Chopra named West Indies powerhouse Chris Gayle as the greatest T20 batsman ever. Gayle has scored 1627 runs for the West Indies with two centuries and 13 half-centuries to his name beside plying his trade for franchise leagues across the world. Gayle has been an impact player at top of the order and has been difficult to stop once he puts his foot on the pedal.
Chopra picked up former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers as the second best, followed by Kieron Pollard and David Warner. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma took the fifth and sixth spot respectively.
Explaining his choice, Chopra said that Rohit Sharma has poor average in the shortest format compared to other players in the list. Moreover, his strike-rate has also failed to be up to the mark in the T20s despite his effortless shot-making skills.
