Hi all !
In last 5-6 years, these two players have proved themselves batter than any other player in contemporary world. Virat is master of "consistancy", while Rohit is master of "class". I am going to analyse with facts.
Variety of Shots : I am only going to discuss shots in which any one player is comfortable but other is not -
Rohit Sharma - Pull, hook, Sweep shot, Cut shot.
Attacking style of Rohit is exceptional. Rohit hit maximum number of Sixes in 2016 and 2017.
He has 3 double centuries. Scoring double century is possible only when batsman has wide variety of shots, ability to score sixes.
- 35 number of balls taken by Rohit Sharma to score his century, which is the joint-fastest in T20Is. He equaled David Miller's record - he had done the same against Bangladesh in October. The previous fastest T20I century among India batsmen was 46 balls by KL Rahul, against West Indies. Only Sehwag and Yuvraj had capability to score such hundred.
I believe he is going to hold this record for long time..atleast no Indian would be easily able to break this.
- Rohit has scored 2 T20 centuries, while kohli has none.
I couldn't found a single shot which Kohli can play but not rohit.
We all have seen weakness of Kohli at swing bowling, specially on england tour.
Position of Virat Kohli is 3rd. On average, he comes to bat around 10 overs. At this time, ball swing is almost dead. And it becomes easier to play than in first 10 overs. I find his conventional style of batting little bit boring.
Red ball used in test cricket swings more. Anderson was able to get him out most of times easily during england tour.
Only thing which is in favour of Kohli is his temperament during run-chase.
But anytime, i would choose 'Class game' over 'Consistency'.
I found an interesting match to watch :)
Discussion is welcomed. Thank you !!
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