VIRAT KOHLI WITH SACHIN TENDULKAR

  

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are two of the greatest cricketers of all time, both of whom have made significant contributions to the Indian cricket team. While it is difficult to compare them directly as they played in different eras and had different playing styles, here are some key differences and similarities between the two players:

 

Records: Sachin Tendulkar holds several batting records, including the most Test and ODI runs, while Virat Kohli has the highest batting average in both formats. Kohli has also broken several of Tendulkar's records in recent years.

 

 

Playing style: Sachin Tendulkar was known for his elegant stroke play and exceptional hand-eye coordination, while Virat Kohli is known for his aggressive and flamboyant style of batting.

 

 

Captaincy: While Sachin Tendulkar was a successful captain, Virat Kohli has had more success as a captain, leading the Indian team to several series wins in all formats.

 

 

Achievements: Sachin Tendulkar played in an era where Indian cricket was not as successful as it is today, while Virat Kohli has been part of a highly successful Indian team in recent years, winning several major tournaments including the ICC World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy.

 

 

Impact: Both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have had a significant impact on Indian cricket and have inspired a generation of young cricketers to follow in their footsteps.

 

Several records in their respective careers

 

Sachin Tendulkar:

 

Most runs in Test cricket: Sachin Tendulkar scored 15,921 runs in Test cricket, which is the most by any player in history.

 

Most runs in ODI cricket: Sachin Tendulkar scored 18,426 runs in ODI cricket, which is also the most by any player in history.

 

Most centuries in international cricket: Sachin Tendulkar scored 100 international centuries (51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs), which is a record that is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.

 

Most ODI runs in a calendar year: Sachin Tendulkar scored 1,894 runs in ODI cricket in 1998, which is the most by any player in a single calendar year.

 

Most Man of the Match awards in international cricket: Sachin Tendulkar won 76 Man of the Match awards in international cricket, which is a record.

 

Virat Kohli:

 

Fastest to 10,000 runs in ODI cricket: Virat Kohli reached the milestone of 10,000 ODI runs in just 205 innings, which is the fastest by any player in history.

 

Most centuries as ODI captain: Virat Kohli has scored 14 centuries as captain in ODI cricket, which is the most by any player.

 

 

Most consecutive ODI centuries: Virat Kohli scored 5 consecutive centuries in ODI cricket in 2018, which is a record.

 

Most runs in a single IPL season: Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in the 2016 Indian Premier League, which is the most by any player in a single season.

 

Fastest to 8,000, 9,000, and 10,000 runs in ODI cricket: Virat Kohli holds the record for being the fastest player to reach 8,000, 9,000, and 10,000 runs in ODI cricket.

 

These are just a few of the many records that Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have broken in their illustrious careers. Their achievements have made them legends of the game and have inspired a generation of young cricketers to follow in their footsteps.

 

In summary, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are two of the greatest cricketers of all time, each with their unique strengths and playing styles. While it is difficult to compare them directly, both have made significant contributions to Indian cricket and have left a lasting legacy in the sport.