'Can't Say That': Anderson Gives Jaw-Dropping Take On Virat Kohli, Compares Him To Australia Legend

Virat Kohli has dominated the game of cricket for a very long period now. Kohli's longevity in the sport and how he has dealt with tough conditions all across the globe is the testament to his perfection and the intent with which he plays the game. In a career that has spanned over sixteen years, Virat has enjoyed a great rivalry with former English pacer James Anderson.

Just like Virat, Anderson too is a stalwart of the game. With over 700 Test wickets and a career that spans over two decades, Anderson has conquered everything that the sport has to offer to a pace bowler. During India's tour to England in 2014, Anderson had an upper hand over Kohli and dismissed him for fun, but it is Kohli's determination and commitment towards perfection that he never let that happen again.

James Anderson Lavishes Praise On Virat Kohli

It was a spectacle to behold whenever Virat Kohli locked horns with James Anderson. With overcast conditions in England, Anderson steaming in to bowl at Virat Kohli with the red Dukes in his hand, there are very few sights in cricket that can stand up to it. After retiring from the game, James Anderson compared Kohli to one of the Australian greats Michael Bevan while speaking on the Tailenders Podcast.

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'I don't know if there is a better batter in the history of the game batting second and chasing down scores than Virat Kohli. The numbers of hundreds he has scored in the second innings, chasing down is ridiculous. Can't say that. in terms of chasing Michael Bevan from Australia comes to my mind, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s. The centuries scored by Virat during successful chases makes him the greatest finisher besides one of the best white-ball batters ever', said Anderson.

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Virat Kohli vs James Anderson: In Numbers

Virat Kohli and James Anderson have been arch-rivals on the field. Kohli has played 710 balls from James Anderson and has scored 305 runs with a strike rate of 43.0 and at an average of 43.6. Kohli has played 560 dots and has hit 39 boundaries off Jimmy Anderson.