Manjrekar Sparks Debate | Kohli’s Commitment Overshadows Dada and Sachin
Sanjay Manjrekar praised Virat Kohli for stepping up to bat at number three, despite his usual position at four. He highlighted this flexibility as a mark of true team spirit, stating that legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly would never have made such a selfless move for the team.
Despite being dismissed for a duck, Virat Kohli has garnered praise from former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar. He commended Kohli for stepping up to bat at number three in Shubman Gill’s absence, willingly sacrificing his usual number four position.
Ganguly and Tendulkar are known for their strong batting positions, and according to Manjrekar, they would probably never have given up their spots in Test matches. In contrast, he pointed out that Kohli’s willingness to sacrifice his usual place in the order shows what sets him apart from these legends.
In the Tweet, Manjrekar wrote,
Coming out to bat at no. 3 because the team needed it. Ganguly, Tendulkar were very keen to open in white ball cricket, but never wanted to go up the order in Tests.
Virat Kohli’s Test Career at Number 4 Position
From 2013 to 2024, Virat Kohli has made a significant impact while batting in the fourth position, playing 91 Test matches. In this time, he has scored a remarkable 7,355 runs at an impressive average of 52.53. Kohli’s highest score in this position is an unbeaten 254*, showcasing his ability to anchor innings.
With 25 centuries and 21 half-centuries to his name, he has been a prolific run-scorer, contributing consistently to the team’s success. His strike rate of 57.25 and a total of 818 boundaries underline his aggressive yet calculated approach, solidifying his status as one of cricket’s finest batsmen.
Talking about the number 3 Position, Virat Kohli has made only 97 runs while batting in the 7 innings and has the highest score of just 41 runs in between. His average of 16.16 is the real concern here.
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