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Wasim Jaffer Lauds Virat Kohli As The Best Player Of This Generation

by Himanshu Singh
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When looking at these two extraordinary cricket abilities, Wasim Jaffer, the former Indian cricketer, pointed out that Virat Kohli clearly stands as the finest cricketer in the current age. However, making a straight comparison between him and Sachin wouldn’t be fully justifiable. This is because Sachin’s influence on the game spanned more than two decades, displaying his domination over an extended period of time.

Wasim Jaffer Lauds Virat Kohli As The Best Player Of This Generation
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. Photo – Twitter

Comparisons between former Indian captain Virat Kohli and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar are a topic that just doesn’t seem to fade away. Despite the 34-year-old Kohli making it clear on numerous occasions that such comparisons are unjust to Sachin, the discussions persist. At present, Kohli is in pursuit of several international cricket records held by Sachin, and he undeniably possesses the potential to surpass some of them. However, only time will unveil whether he can indeed achieve these feats.

Wasim Jaffer, in his insight, acknowledged Kohli’s current status as the finest cricketer but emphasized the impropriety of juxtaposing him with Sachin. Sachin’s dominance in the cricket arena spanned more than two decades, a point Jaffer accentuated. Kohli’s journey was marked by initial flaws in his technique, but his unwavering dedication transformed him into a formidable force. On the other hand, Sachin began his career facing world-class bowlers and swiftly made his mark with his batting prowess. The distinction between the two players is evident, echoing Jaffer’s perspective.

“Sachin was a different player altogether. Other than just being talented, he was hardworking, but I don’t think Virat was very talented. When I saw him in 2008, after the U19 World Cup, I felt he had a lot of flaws in his batting. He was young, wild, and expressive, but he wanted to get better. He had the confidence and the self-belief. He had faults in his batting as well. He understood that and changed himself in two years. It shows how hardworking he was. He was aware of the things he had to do to play better cricket. Other than that, I feel Virat played a massive part in boosting the fitness level of Indian cricketers.

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“But Sachin was different. Virat himself agrees with that. Playing international cricket and facing the likes of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Courtney Walsh at the age of 15-16, and playing well against them and continuing to do the same for 24 years and scoring 30,000 runs. So, Sachin is in a different league, but Virat is definitely the best player of this generation,” Jaffer said while talking to Sports Launchpad.

At the moment, Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket side are getting ready for the forthcoming Asia Cup. They’re going through a fitness camp in Bengaluru, led by the head coach Rahul Dravid. The Asia Cup is slated to take off on August 30th in Pakistan. India will kick off their Asia Cup journey on September 2nd against Pakistan.

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