Describing why he thought of them as ‘GOAT‘, Kohli stated that the 2 modified the dynamics of the cricket utterly with their recreation.
In a video posted by RCB, Kohli stated: “I have always taken two names, Sachin Tendulkar and Sir Viv Richards are the GOATs of Cricket. Sachin is my hero. These two have revolutionised batting in their generation and completely changed the dynamic of cricket. That is why I feel they are the two greatest.”
In 664 worldwide matches, Sachin scored 34,357 runs at a median of 48.52, with 100 centuries and 164 fifties. He holds quite a few information within the sport, together with most runs in Tests, ODIs and worldwide cricket general. He can be the one participant to attain 100 worldwide centuries, with Virat (75 centuries) at distant second.
Viv additionally had the repute for being one of the vital damaging batters of all time. Part of the West Indies facet that gained the 1975 and 1979 ODI World Cups, Viv scored 8,540 runs in 121 Tests at a median of fifty.23, with 24 tons and 45 fifties. He additionally amassed 6,721 runs in 187 ODIs at a median of 47.00, with 11 tons and 45 fifties.
On being requested what he would say if he shared a desk with the retired tennis nice Roger Federer and footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, Virat stated that he would simply take heed to each of them speaking.
“I would just keep quiet and listen to both of them. I do not have much to contribute to that conversation. It would be all about soaking everything in, listening to two of the greatest athletes in the history of sports,” stated Virat.
Recalling the enjoyable he used to have taking part in with trump playing cards as a child, Virat stated that it was considered one of his favorite issues to play along with his pals.
“We used to hunt for those cards. Lex Luger (former WWE wrestler), used to be ranked one. There was Giant Gonsalvez (WWE wrestler) as well. It was fun playing with those cards. I also had posters of sportspersons, especially cricketers,” stated Virat.
(With inputs from ANI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com