In the galaxy of modern Indian cricket, there are few stars that sign as bright as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both these players have been the biggest names in the history of white ball cricket, there red ball careers leave much for introspection.
While Virat Kohli found his way to cricketing greatness through sheer hard work and determination. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has always been considered as a gifted batter and his elegance has been admired by all. While the latter has already announced his retirement from the longest format of the game, there are rumours that Virat Kohli might soon follow the suit.
At this juncture, in this article, we take a took at the Test careers of the two players -
Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Career Overview StatisticSelect Add Row Above Add Row Below Add Column Right Add Column Left Delete Row Delete Column Delete Table
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Virat Kohli has so far played nearly double the number of Test matches of Rohit Sharma. This shows that Kohli started his Test career early and also found a consistent place in the side. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma was mainly considered for his limited overs prowess and also struggled in finding a permanent place in the Test team.
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This comparison higlights a key difference between the two players. Whil both Kohli and Rohit have brilliant numbers at home, the latter has struggled in away Tests. The difference in their numbers clearly point out that Kohli worked hard to show his techincal superiority in overseas conditions.
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The numbers show a particular trend in the performance of the two players. While Virat Kohli has prospered with leaadership on his shoulders, Rohit Sharma has done better when he had no responsibilities.
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When it comes to performance in the different innings of the match, there is a pattern that shows the player who performs better under pressure. Kohli has his best performance in the second innings of a game, however his numbers have great consistency throught all the four innings. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma's average sees a gradual decline from the first to the fourth innings. This shows that Kohli has shown better ability to changing dynamics of a Test match.
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From this metrics we can infer that Rohit Sharma has scored the more impactful runs in his career, while Virat Kohli has played the more effective knocks. Rohti Sharma has an average of 57.40 in winning games, while Virat Kohli averages 51.58. But the fact that Kohli's average of 71.88 is way high than Rohit's 40.85 in drawn matches showing he has played more game saving knocks.
Conclusion The statistical comparison between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket reveals Kohli as the more accomplished Test batsman across nearly all metrics that matter in the longest format. His consistency across conditions, improved performance under leadership pressure, adaptability against various oppositions, and prolific century-making separate him as one of Test cricket's modern greats.
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