There are plenty of stats to choose from which illustrate just what a remarkable cricketer Virat Kohli is. Number of Test wins as captain (40), the centuries he has scored (27 in Tests, 43 in ODIs), his influence on the Indian team. That’s just a taster.
MS Dhoni out-performed Kholi as a captain (2 WCs) whilst probably was just shaded in terms of individual performance (certainly in the Test arena). Dhoni was also the highest earning cricketer in the world for 7 or 8 years. But MSD did it all with class and respect, and never once acted like he was bigger than the game. Kholi did that several times, and for me that is a mortal sin. So I respect the performance, but can't respect the person given the long history of bad behaviour.
Great article> Love your writing Manners!
MS Dhoni out-performed Kholi as a captain (2 WCs) whilst probably was just shaded in terms of individual performance (certainly in the Test arena). Dhoni was also the highest earning cricketer in the world for 7 or 8 years. But MSD did it all with class and respect, and never once acted like he was bigger than the game. Kholi did that several times, and for me that is a mortal sin. So I respect the performance, but can't respect the person given the long history of bad behaviour.
Brilliant article - puts it all in perspective and yes - he is one of those you don't like but can't help but to admire
Isn’t Morris going to coach at the Titans? Not quite retiring to his yacht in the Caribbean…