Former Australian Cricket Skipper Ricky Ponting hails Virat Kohli as the best ODI batter he has ever seen.
Former Australian Cricket Skipper Ricky Ponting hails Virat Kohli as the best ODI batter he has ever seen.
Notably, the ODI World Cup 2023 has emerged as an extremely spectacular ride for cricket lovers as of now marked by exceptional performances from teams and players alike.
In the midst all the excitement and fervour, former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting shared his thoughts on the ongoing World Cup and even went to the extent to name the best ODI batter he has ever seen.
Coming to a glance at Ricky Ponting’s illustrious career,
In the world of cricket, Ponting is a renowned figure celebrated for his exceptional skills and remarkable leadership.
He is just the second captain in cricketing history to clinch two ODI World Cup titles, a distinction shared with the West Indies legend Clive Lloyd.
Over the length and breadth of
his illustrious career, Ponting proudly donned the Australian jersey and represented his nation in 375 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 168 Test matches, amassing a staggering total of 27,082 runs across both these formats.
In his exceptional career, Ponting also recorded an astonishing 71 international centuries, a testament to his remarkable consistency and dedication, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Ricky Ponting unveiled the best ODI batter in a recent interaction with the International Cricket Council (ICC), and revealed the name of the best ODI batter he has ever seen. Ponting’s choice came as a bolt from the blue to many as he picked a batter from the current generation over the all-time greats Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and many others.
Amid putting forward his thoughts on the performances in the first half of the ODI World Cup 2023, Ponting blatantly hailed India’s Virat Kohli as the best ODI batter he has ever seen. He also acknowledged Virat’s outstanding records in the format.
Virat is Virat and he is the best 50-over player that he has ever seen. His record speaks volumes for itself, and with that being said, he’s got off to a great start to this tournament.
But Ponting reckons India would probably rather him going better in the back half of the tournament than the start. .
It is noteworthy to mention that Virat has persistently displayed his batting prowess in ODIs over the years, and his records are a testament to his remarkable consistency and ability to thrive under pressure.
The Delhi-born cricketer’s passion, work ethic, and technique have transformed him as one of the most admired cricketers in the world.
Notedly, Virat is also just one century away from equaling legendary Sachin’s record for the most hundreds (49) in ODIs.
Recently, Virat even emerged as the fastest batter to reach 17000 international runs, a feat that further cemented his place as a modern-day great.
Ponting acknowledges other modern-day greats apart
Virat in the form of England batter Joe Root, highlighting his consistent quality and adaptability across formats.
Ponting added that Joe Root has elevated his game to another level across all three formats. What he has been able to do in the Test game has been outstanding, and that’s flown into his ODI batting.
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