There has been a debate for a few years now about who is the best batsman between Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. The former Aussie star fast bowler has his say about the best debate in an interview. Brett Lee gives a stunning reply as asked to name a better batsman between Sachin and Kohli.
India has been blessed with some excellent batting talents over the years. From Sunil Gavaskar to Shubhman Gill India’s batting responsibility has been on strong shoulders. In between the Gavaskar and current superstar Shubhman Gill era two of the greatest players of India played the game.
Sachin Tendulkar who is widely recognized as the greatest batsman ever is often compared with the modern master Virat Kohli.
In Sachin’s time, he made everyone teach the correct way of playing the gentleman’s game. Some of his batting records are close to untouchable including the record of most international runs by any individual.
Tendulkar was a walking work of art while batting. His performance in pressure situations when more than a billion people are counting on him was beyond anything. Sachin carried the mid-Indian batting lineup to the knockout stages of many tournaments on his own.
Furthermore during Sachin’s era, one of the greatest fast bowlers played the game including Brett Lee himself.
Brett Lee’s stunning reply to ‘Sachin or Kohli’ question
The Legend League Cricket is taking place these days where retired international cricketers are playing including Brett Lee. Lately in an interview, the speedster was asked about his opinion on the best batsman among Kohli and Tendulkar.
Brett Lee answered the question in a smart way as he named both of them the best of their respective generations. Adding to his answer he said they both are the best of their era.
•Question:- Best All format player in cricket history – Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli?
•Brett Lee:- Sachin Tendulkar in that Era & Virat Kohli in this Era.
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The Australian quick Brett Lee has bowled to Sachin Tendulkar for the majority of his career but hasn’t faced Kohli as much. Not to mention that Kohli played Binga when he was close to retirement but still the latter didn’t disrespect Kohli.
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