Is Virat Kohli officially the biggest choker in world cricket?

[Mobashir]

As most already know, Virat Kohli has got a history of loosing it in crucial games.
This thread is about ODI's, the format he is considered the best in.

2011 world cup :
- Quarter final vs Australia : 24 from 33 balls chasing 261.
- Semi Final vs Pakistan : 9 from 21 balls batting first.
- Final vs Sri Lanka : 35 from 49 balls chasing 275

2015 world cup:
- Quarter Final vs Bangladesh : 3 from 8 balls batting first.
- Semi Final vs Australia : 1 from 13 balls chasing 329.

Champions trophy 2017 :
- Final vs Pakistan : 5 from 9 balls chasing 339.

Even on those pitches he completely fails to score runs in important games.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

some Indian fans have been complaining about his performances in Finals, averages 22 i believe

 

[JaDed]

Yes from Asia he is in KO matches of ICC tournaments,would argue Amla and ABD are bigger ones,reason being ICC CT,semis 2013 and 2017.

 

[Mobashir]

some Indian fans have been complaining about his performances in Finals, averages 22 i believe

Yes I saw this, average of 22 in 8 finals. I don't know witch are the 8 finals he played in.

 

[proud_pakistani]

Nope that wud be AB Devilliers.

 

[Mobashir]

Nope that wud be AB Devilliers.

To his credit he never had the chance to play such big matches as Kohli.
Final of world cup, final of champions trophy.
ABDV played in the semi final of the 2015 world cup, and batted well. Where as Kohli, even there managed just 1 from 13 balls.

 

[big_gamer007]

In 2011 WC he wasn't the same Virat Kohli as he is now, He was still young and trying to cement his place and also had technical issues..

In the final against Pakistan in CT he looked visibly under pressure and his batting was affected by the pressure so yes choked however he still has time to remove this tag by winning the next 2 major tournaments

 

[aniket1911]

Not the biggest but yes a very big bottler. He always goes missing when we need him the most.

 

[JaDed]

To his credit he never had the chance to play such big matches as Kohli.
Final of world cup, final of champions trophy.
ABDV played in the semi final of the 2015 world cup, and batted well. Where as Kohli, even there managed just 1 from 13 balls.

Don't be biased at least,ABD has never got a chance to play bigger tournaments? Coz he bottles it out in group KO matches itself.

 

[khalil1986]

Don't be biased at least,ABD has never got a chance to play bigger tournaments? Coz he bottles it out in group KO matches itself.

This.

I'd take Kohli over ABD any day of the week unless it's an JAMODI with nothing to play for.

 

[JaDed]

World's biggest bottlers :
ABD
AMLA
KOHLI

that's my order at least.

 

[IAJ]

In 2011 WC he wasn't the same Virat Kohli as he is now, He was still young and trying to cement his place and also had technical issues..

In the final against Pakistan in CT he looked visibly under pressure and his batting was affected by the pressure so yes choked however he still has time to remove this tag by winning the next 2 major tournaments

And the excuses for 2015 are?

 

[Aman]

Not as long as and are around.

 

[Abdullah]

Has some body got a list of the 8 finals averaging 22.
He did make a vital 40 odd in last ct final

 

[Aman]

World's biggest bottlers :
ABD
AMLA
KOHLI

that's my order at least.

Seems right.

I want to see how KW and Root fare in Finals.

I'm giving Kane a pass for the WC Final as he had a pretty bad tournament and wasn't in the best touch.

 

[big_gamer007]

And the excuses for 2015 are?

What excuses? What I said was simply the truth just because it doesn't suit your pre conceived biased agenda of proving something doesn't mean it's an excuse..

He still has time to prove his detractors wrong but if he fails in 2019 WC then he would have proven all his crictics right..

 

[JaDed]

I want to see how KW and Root fare in Finals.

I'm giving Kane a pass for the WC Final as he had a pretty bad tournament and wasn't in the best touch.

It won't matter as Root and Kane are still not hyped to win ODIs on their own and right now not considered ODI ATG like these 3.

 

[PKDZ]

Certainly tells you that the pressure gets to him in such huge occasions, rohit is in the same league I guess. I think in Pakistan match, he was looking flat when we crossed 300, body language completely off.


to contrast can we pull dhoni's and sachin records in such games?

 

[khalil1986]

He will come good, he is a clutch player.

 

[LastManstanding]

And the excuses for 2015 are?

Was in bad form in ODIs even before the tournament started. His only innings of note was his century against Pakistan.

 

[Bilal7]

Has some body got a list of the 8 finals averaging 22.
He did make a vital 40 odd in last ct final

That was a T20 match. Kohli is a bottler but unlike ABD, he is also a hack against the moving ball, on top of being a bottler.

Duck against Sri Lanka in this CT, humiliated in the semi-finals of the WC 2015 and absolutely exposed by Amir in THE Pakistan vs India game.

 

[Sunzi]

Unnecessary. He cannot be expected to go and chase down every score under the sun. Still he has some big chases under his belt and his ton-count in Indian victories is remarkable.

I mean chasing 329, of which he contributed 183, against Pakistan is hardly a meaningless game/chase.

The guy is human - sometimes the opposition just play better.

 

[Bilal7]

World's biggest bottlers :
ABD
AMLA
KOHLI

that's my order at least.

Don't know about bottlers but that is definitely the ranking of the top three ODI batsmen of this generation.

 

[pakistani pride]

Funny to see how he kept saying the game vs pak which was the first final ever in an icc 50 over event between both as just another game.

Both him and rohit sharma were under huge pressure. The attack by amir and junaid had them shaking.

 

[JaDed]

Don't know about bottlers but that is definitely the ranking of the top three ODI batsmen of this generation.

And that tells us that neither top 3 bowlers nor top 3 batsmen can make u win ICC tournaments.

 

[Sunzi]

And that tells us that neither top 3 bowlers nor top 3 batsmen can make u win ICC tournaments.

Team game yaar.

 

[Pete Rose]

Pakistani fans finding grace in victory.

 

[Zahid87]

Come on. Virat Kohli made his legend based off chasing down some big (300+) scores. Those were also high pressure situations.

Virat Kohli will also have made some low scores in meaningless games too. Its not like he reserves his bad days for finals. It happens. He is human.

If you find someone that performs on each and every occasion, then complain. Otherwise appreciate a player like Kohli.

 

[Sunzi]

Pakistani fans finding grace in victory.

This. His record is remarkable, his 2nd innings record more so, his tons in successful chases greater still.

Guys need to chill.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

Not yet, but he's well on his way.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Indians can always send him to Pak

We'd give him our passport and he will be part of all our squads

Jokes aside, you can't chase everything always. Also, Amir was bowling like a possessed man. He had a point to prove and nothing was stopping him.

Between Amir+Hasan: 6/38 match figures

 

[JaDed]

Team game yaar.

Exactly,but then we need to stop hyping these players calling them Atgs GOAT and what not.

 

[SL_Fan]

Rubbish. He's the furtherest thing from a choker. A choker can't chase the way Kohli does. Being able to set up matches as well as finish off matches while batting in the top 3 is a unique skill set. He's pretty much a combination of Viv/Sachin/Ponting and Dhoni/Bevan. In other words a limited overs freak.

Having said that tho I do agree that he's missing a dominant ODI WC and a KO ton to be rated up there with Viv, Sachin and Ponting. But a lot of people tend to forget that he's only 28 so got at least another couple of ODI WCs and a few other ICC tourneys in him easy. What he has achieved thus far at such a young age is nothing short of phenomenal. I'm sure he'll cross off the rest in the coming years.

Kohli in ODI WCs, T20I WCs, CT and Asia cup KOs

 

[Sunzi]

Exactly,but then we need to stop hyping these players calling them Atgs GOAT and what not.

Not something I do personally (calling players GOATs and ATGs).

 

[JaDed]

What most posters are implying politely is that Virat is a bottler right now in imp KO matches but might not be in future.

 

[JaDed]

Not something I do personally (calling players GOATs and ATGs).

Fair enough.

 

[SL_Fan]

World's biggest bottlers :
ABD
AMLA
KOHLI

that's my order at least.

Amla is a definite choker. Forget about ICC tourney KOs he can't even handle the prelims.

As for AB his stocks are plummeting but unfair to call him a choker tho I think. Probably somewhere in the middle.

 

[IAJ]

Pakistani fans finding grace in victory.

When Indians forget the bigger picture regarding Pak v India matches and keep talking about India's results against Pak in WC, I think OP has a valid point. The big picture tells Kohli is the best batsman in world but then you have these WCs...

 

[DHONI183]

Is Virat Kohli officialy the biggest choker in world cricket?

As most already know, Virat Kohli has got a history of loosing it in crucial games.
This thread is about ODI's, the format he is considered the best in.

2011 world cup :
- Quarter final vs Australia : 24 from 33 balls chasing 261.
- Semi Final vs Pakistan : 9 from 21 balls batting first.
- Final vs Sri Lanka : 35 from 49 balls chasing 275

2015 world cup:
- Quarter Final vs Bangladesh : 3 from 8 balls batting first.
- Semi Final vs Australia : 1 from 13 balls chasing 329.

Champions trophy 2017 :
- Final vs Pakistan : 5 from 9 balls chasing 339.

Even on those pitches he completely fails to score runs in important games.

My problem is not with the point that you´re trying to make, but the partial picture that you´re presenting by quite conveniently overlooking a couple of ICC knock-out matches that he has perfomed in.

58 versus Sri Lanka in Champions Trophy Semi-Final 2013:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/engine/match/566947.html

43 off 34 versus England in Champions Trophy Final 2013:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/engine/match/566947.html

The second is came on an occasion when his team was 66-5. Without his innings and the partnership with Jadeja, England would´ve walked away with the game by the 15th overs, a game that India ultimately won by five runs.

On topic in general, I´ve no idea why the choking applies only in ODI cricket. Here´s a news, an ICC world event happens in T20I cricket too and semi-finals and a final take place there too. Obviously, you´re overlooking that to suit your agenda, but this guy hasn´t been dismissed in two semi-finals and a final over there, and played one of the greatest T20I innings ever against Australia last year in a virtual quarter-final.

So he´s far from a choker. Now, continue and have fun!

 

[DHONI183]

Is Virat Kohli officialy the biggest choker in world cricket?

By the way, how many players have won the Player of the Tournament award twice in an ICC tournament, apart from Kohli? This is a genuine question. If there´s anyone, I doubt he´d have won on two back to back editions of the same tournament.

 

[KamranDestiny]

He has proved on many occasions that he can perform under pressure. He is the best batsman in the world and he is bound to win a WC for his team some time in the near future.

 

[Pete Rose]

When Indians forget the bigger picture regarding Pak v India matches and keep talking about India's results against Pak in WC, I think OP has a valid point. The big picture tells Kohli is the best batsman in world but then you have these WCs...

What big picture is that? Do you think pakistan is going to win against India because of overall record? Well if we could because of overall record we would in 2003 or 2011 but we didn't. South Africa has a great record against Pakistan head to head but doesn't translate in to the World Cup. I am not sure what the op's point is tbh. Shall we consider waqar or Shoaib to be biggest chokers in international cricket because they went missing in tour world cups? Digging up 5 year stats of a 29 year old to make conclusions is pretty lame, in my view

 

[DHONI183]

Is Virat Kohli officialy the biggest choker in world cricket?

To his credit he never had the chance to play such big matches as Kohli.
Final of world cup, final of champions trophy.
ABDV played in the semi final of the 2015 world cup, and batted well. Where as Kohli, even there managed just 1 from 13 balls.

Is the semi-final of the World Cup 2015 the only knock-out that de Villiers has played in?

46 versus West Indies, Champions Trophy Semi-Final 2006:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/iccct2006/engine/match/249758.html

15 versus Australia, World Cup Semi-Final 2007:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247506.html

35 versus New Zealand, World Cup Quarter-Final 2011:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/current/match/433602.html

And don´t even get me started on his 'performances' in the semi-finals of World T20.

 

[Amirforpresident]

He is human for godsake, you cant expect him to deliver every single game.
He has the pressure of 1.2-1.3 billion people on his shoulders ofcourse he is going to fail sometimes. He is already one of the best chasers in odi history.

Still needs to improve his game just outside off and against the moving ball.

 

[Mamoon]

Looks like some folks are still sore that Kohli continues to leave PP champions de Villiers and Amla in his dust.

He is a LOI ATG, and a clutch performer. Greatest chaser of all time, and has delivered under pressure more times than any batsman in the last 10-15 years.

Anyway, the choke time is often misused. The only official biggest choker in the world - and perhaps all time - is the much loved South African right-handed opener, while it will be harsh to label their joke captain as a choker, the fact is that he does not know how to win.

No serious observer would have any batsman of the last 15-20 years over Kohli in his or her LOI team.

 

[Mlscicfan]

No he is not, best batsman in the world and will win WC for India for sure 2

 

[Ozymandiasza]

By the way, how many players have won the Player of the Tournament award twice in an ICC tournament, apart from Kohli? This is a genuine question. If there´s anyone, I doubt he´d have won on two back to back editions of the same tournament.

You're referring to ICC World Twenty20? Unfortunately, the OP specifically states: "This thread is about ODI's, the format he is considered the best in".

If you're arguing about which format he's "best" in, I'd agree it is the 20 over game

 

[pillionrider]

The OP quoting the WC Final knock as a choke is an example of looking at stats of a game, rather than the match itself.

If someone were to ask me to name Kohli's top knocks, I'd include that 35 off howmanyever balls as one of them.

But one thing I'd agree with is that given the amount of deserved adulation and respect he gets, Virat needs to start putting some runs in Finals. I wouldn't say Big Games, cuz he has been a huge reason why we have chased huge scores in massive games.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

Looks like some folks are still sore that Kohli continues to leave PP champions de Villiers and Amla in his dust.

He is a LOI ATG, and a clutch performer. Greatest chaser of all time, and has delivered under pressure more times than any batsman in the last 10-15 years.

Anyway, the choke time is often misused. The only official biggest choker in the world - and perhaps all time - is the much loved South African right-handed opener, while it will be harsh to label their joke captain as a choker, the fact is that he does not know how to win.

No serious observer would have any batsman of the last 15-20 years over Kohli in his or her LOI team.

How would you describe Kohli's record batting first? There seems to be a large disparity (65.64 vs 41.66 = 23.98 points) between fielding and batting first.

 

[IAJ]

What big picture is that? Do you think pakistan is going to win against India because of overall record? Well if we could because of overall record we would in 2003 or 2011 but we didn't. South Africa has a great record against Pakistan head to head but doesn't translate in to the World Cup. I am not sure what the op's point is tbh. Shall we consider waqar or Shoaib to be biggest chokers in international cricket because they went missing in tour world cups? Digging up 5 year stats of a 29 year old to make conclusions is pretty lame, in my view

Lols, you are fooling yourself here. Do you think Kohli will perform in next WC just because he has a great record overall?
I have nothing against Kohli, actually like him, just putting things into perspective. Pakistan was better team than India in most of the WC but they have bottled it. Similarly VK has bottled it in big occasions. Doesn't make him bad player. You are obviously not getting my point.

 

[Poison]

Kohli definitely not a choker. He needs to temper his approach in big finals though; tries to go way too hard way too early. You can't impose yourself on everyone in international cricket when they're equally if not more fired up than you are.

 

[DHONI183]

Is Virat Kohli officialy the biggest choker in world cricket?

This thread is one of the dumbest occurrences in the history of the forum. Either the thread-starter has either been watching cricket selectively, or is deliberately hiding matches where Kohli has performed.

After providing two examples from the Champions Trophy 2013, I just checked the opening post again found something so ironic. It makes a reference to Kohli´s quarter-final failure against Bangladesh from 2015, but so conveniently overlooks his 96 not out off 78 in the semi-final this very tournament that this thread is based on!

So, folks, the reality is that Kohli has performed in one final and two semi-finals of the ODI format´s global events, to go with the two Player of the Tournament awards in the World T20 editions. If such a thread can be made about such a player who then, well.... Staggering!

You're referring to ICC World Twenty20? Unfortunately, the OP specifically states: "This thread is about ODI's, the format he is considered the best in".

If you're arguing about which format he's "best" in, I'd agree it is the 20 over game

Yes, I´m talking about one of the three world events that take place in cricket, and performing in semi-finals and finals of which isn´t an easy task. Certain teams and players that can´t quite crack it in ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy can´t amend things in a World T20 either. So it isn´t easy mind you.

Unfortunately, the ODIs-only aspect of this thread has already been dealt with in the words below....

.... I´ve no idea why the choking applies only in ODI cricket. Here´s a news, an ICC world event happens in T20I cricket too and semi-finals and a final take place there too....

Kohli definitely not a choker. He needs to temper his approach in big finals though; tries to go way too hard way too early. You can't impose yourself on everyone in international cricket when they're equally if not more fired up than you are.

This is very valid comment. Kohli didn´t respect Amir and wasn´t ready to see him off. Would´ve looked great had it come off, but in a final it was an over-adventurous attempt and a bit stubborn. It wouldn´t have looked as foolish had it been a bilateral series match or a group match.

 

[Mamoon]

This thread is one of the dumbest occurrences in the history of the forum. Either the thread-starter has either been watching cricket selectively, or is deliberately hiding matches where Kohli has performed.

After providing two examples from the Champions Trophy 2013, I just checked the opening post again found something so ironic. It makes a reference to Kohli´s quarter-final failure against Bangladesh from 2015, but so conveniently overlooks his 96 not out off 78 in the semi-final this very tournament that this thread is based on!

So, folks, the reality is that Kohli has performed in one final and two semi-finals of the ODI format´s global events, to go with the two Player of the Tournament awards in the World T20 editions. If such a thread can be made about such a player who then, well.... Staggering!



Yes, I´m talking about one of the three world events that take place in cricket, and performing in semi-finals and finals of which isn´t an easy task. Certain teams and players that can´t quite crack it in ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy can´t amend things in a World T20 either. So it isn´t easy mind you.

Unfortunately, the ODIs-only aspect of this thread has already been dealt with in the words below....





This is very valid comment. Kohli didn´t respect Amir and wasn´t ready to see him off. Would´ve looked great had it come off, but in a final it was an over-adventurous attempt and a bit stubborn. It wouldn´t have looked as foolish had it been a bilateral series match or a group match.

His bias against Indian players is well-known. He would even take du Plessis over Kohli as a batsman.

 

[Executioner]

Just this CT he played a good knock in a virtual QF against SA and also a BD in the semis.

 

[Protea Fan]

Just this CT he played a good knock in a virtual QF against SA and also a BD in the semis.

Their is no pressure in both games the stage is all set for him even if he failed some other would have done the jobs in those matches whilst the pressure is immense in the finals and he succumb under it

 

[Princejain191]

Rubbish. He's the furtherest thing from a choker. A choker can't chase the way Kohli does. Being able to set up matches as well as finish off matches while batting in the top 3 is a unique skill set. He's pretty much a combination of Viv/Sachin/Ponting and Dhoni/Bevan. In other words a limited overs freak.

Having said that tho I do agree that he's missing a dominant ODI WC and a KO ton to be rated up there with Viv, Sachin and Ponting. But a lot of people tend to forget that he's only 28 so got at least another couple of ODI WCs and a few other ICC tourneys in him easy. What he has achieved thus far at such a young age is nothing short of phenomenal. I'm sure he'll cross off the rest in the coming years.

Kohli in ODI WCs, T20I WCs, CT and Asia cup KOs

Exactly, and not to forget the matches that were must-win, but may not come with the tag. His 82*(51) vs Aus is one of the best LOI inning I have ever seen, and it was virtually a quarter-final. Anybody with an unbiased mind should see Virat as a clutch player and I know that India relies heavily on Virat for these matches, so when he fails (and the team subsequently fails), they look pronounced. He is bound to fail at times but the 82*, 43, 72*, 89* and even that 35 at that age are enough for me to call him what he is.

To go with the 183*, 133*, 49 and the rest.......

 

[Joseph Gomes]

Their is no pressure in both games the stage is all set for him even if he failed some other would have done the jobs in those matches whilst the pressure is immense in the finals and he succumb under it

What nonsense. All knockout matches have equal pressure. The whole India team failed in the final, not just Kohli.

 

[shahan91]

i would go with fakhar zaman over kohli any day

 

[coy0607]

Umar Akmal is clearly better

 

[Haz95]

The biggest choker out of all the top ODI batsmen would be for one of my favourite batsmen- Hashim Amla.

AB de Villiers turns up, scores a good score then manages to get himself out while doing 3/4s of the job, then the rest of SA be SA. Kohli turns it on when the platform is set in a WC match, however he fails when he's out of his comfort zone and/or if it's a final.The 2 'ATG' ODI batsmen of this generation, I would rate them both neck and neck as semi chokers. Neither are past Viv, Sach or Punter.

 

[fawad_wellwisher]

Pakistani fans finding grace in victory.

Indeed. Poor timing to create this thread when we are still savoring the CT17 victory. Not sure if there a need to take potshots at the opposition.

 

[vandokkum]

Still some way for him to go to reach king of chokers Amla. But he has shown himself to be a big choker

 

[Hasan123]

He isn't a choker. Scored in the semi vs Bangladesh and virtual quater final vs South Africa. Also scored 48 in CT final in 2013.

 

[Protea Fan]

What nonsense. All knockout matches have equal pressure. The whole India team failed in the final, not just Kohli.

One when u are chasing 190 odd runs against an already disheartened team then chasing 260 against a very ordinary lineup after the openers setting up everything and the third time chasing 340 odd against an high quality new ball bowlers in a packed stadium knowing that the whole word is watching you. Sorry mate regarding pressure their is country mile difference bw the first two mentioned matches and the final

 

[Rikaz]

Kohli for all the razzle and dazzle is just another ordinary player when it comes to the finals. Seriously needs to step up if he wants to be remembered as a great by true cricket fans. I expect better from someone who has been dominating regular games as he has in home conditionts. I would choose inzi over him if i had to bet money to come clutch in a final.

 

[Dead Ball]

Needs to improve his record in finals. But I really cannot think of an ODI batsman who had a better record at his age in cricket history.

Can't believe OP is asking this question with Hashim Amla still playing. It's not even a debate.

 

[Savak]

To call him a choker is getting desperate but its good to realize the guy is only human.

I kid you not but this is perhaps the first time i have ever seen him look under pressure i.e the CT final. His overconfidence did him in, he already had a life and was looking to play an attacking shot on the leg side against an Amir who was steaming in, should have shown him a lot more respect given the situation.

 

[Mobashir]

Looks like some folks are still sore that Kohli continues to leave PP champions de Villiers and Amla in his dust.

He is a LOI ATG, and a clutch performer. Greatest chaser of all time, and has delivered under pressure more times than any batsman in the last 10-15 years.

Anyway, the choke time is often misused. The only official biggest choker in the world - and perhaps all time - is the much loved South African right-handed opener, while it will be harsh to label their joke captain as a choker, the fact is that he does not know how to win.

No serious observer would have any batsman of the last 15-20 years over Kohli in his or her LOI team.

Didn't you said before the tournament that if Kohli choks In this CT you will not class him as the best and he will have to proove.

Failing In the most important Match, The final, against Pakistan...
Being droped once and gifting his wicket next ball is the biggest fail.

What do you have to say about the 5 failures posted In the OP?

 

[MeanAndGreen]

Jury is still out when debating whether Kohli is the GOAT but to call him a choker is knee-jerk of the highest proportions.

Anyone who played the way he did in the 2016 World T20 match against AUS is the furthest thing away from a choker, not to mention his GOAT chasing record.

Yes, he failed yesterday but let's give credit to Amir who bowled the world class spell that forced Kohli to come down the wicket in the first place.

 

[Bilal7]

So apparently chasing down 300+ against Sri Lanka all over the world is enough to make Kohli a "pressure player". LOL, what a joke. He's a failure against the moving ball, I would have no less than 10-12 batsmen over Kohli on a spicy ODI pitch, any day.

On top of that, his record in wins against the best bowling sides away, is laughably bad. Averages a grand total of ~20 against England, Australia and South Africa. Hasn't played a single ODI away, against Pakistan, luckily.

Further more, his massive chokes in the biggest ODI games make for a hilarious montage. 1(13) against Australia in the 2015 WC chasing a 300+ total, getting dismissed twice in two balls by Amir in the biggest Indo-Pak match of all time are just two of the many examples.

All in all, Kohli is nowhere near the level of ABD, who has done superbly in WCs and has no weaknesses except for his own choking, let alone the likes of Viv and Ponting.

 

[Sachin136]

So apparently chasing down 300+ against Sri Lanka all over the world is enough to make Kohli a "pressure player". LOL, what a joke. He's a failure against the moving ball, I would have no less than 10-12 batsmen over Kohli on a spicy ODI pitch, any day.

On top of that, his record in wins against the best bowling sides away, is laughably bad. Averages a grand total of ~20 against England, Australia and South Africa. Hasn't played a single ODI away, against Pakistan, luckily.

Further more, his massive chokes in the biggest ODI games make for a hilarious montage. 1(13) against Australia in the 2015 WC chasing a 300+ total, getting dismissed twice in two balls by Amir in the biggest Indo-Pak match of all time are just two of the many examples.

All in all, Kohli is nowhere near the level of ABD, who has done superbly in WCs and has no weaknesses except for his own choking, let alone the likes of Viv and Ponting.

That is a stupid qualifier and makes no sense.

 

[DHONI183]

So, to summarise things, Kohli has performed in one ICC tournament final and two semi-finals in ODI cricket, hasn´t yet even been dismissed in two semi-finals and a final in World T20, has two Player of the Tournament awards in ICC tournaments. If limited-overs cricket has seen a better batsman for big tournaments and finals, I´d love to know his name.

I´m a huge, hugest fan of Tendulkar and Dhoni, but there´s no shame in saying that this guy is both of them rolled into one. He´s overtaken many batsmen of the world, from the past or present, within a period of four years literally. There´s a sense of dislike for his on-field swearing, send-offs, celebrations, and in some individuals, a sense of jealousy too for what all this guy has achieved within years, but credit where´s due. I don´t like his behaviour either and feel a sense of joy to see him fail, but I can´t be taking away from him all that he has achieved.

I´ve my reservations about his leadership qualities and his abilities yet in Test cricket, and it´s fine to criticise him where it´s deserved, but to call him a choker when he´s in fact the ultimate clutch player in global events won´t belittle Kohli one bit, but it´ll only raise questions about your own sense of judgment.

 

[surg]

Stats never lie. Official.

 

[Pollack]

Not a biggest choker. But he does choke sometimes. At the end of his career he would have choked and not choked equally good.

 

[Rikaz]

Bigger choker than yousaf amla and abd

 

[The_Odd_One]

If Kohli is a choker then I am not sure which word should be used to describe the likes of Amla, Buttler, Stokes, etc.

Kohli is the most clutch batsman since Michael Bevan.

 

[Buffet]

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[Buffet]

So, to summarise things, Kohli has performed in one ICC tournament final and two semi-finals in ODI cricket, hasn´t yet even been dismissed in two semi-finals and a final in World T20, has two Player of the Tournament awards in ICC tournaments. If limited-overs cricket has seen a better batsman for big tournaments and finals, I´d love to know his name.

I´m a huge, hugest fan of Tendulkar and Dhoni, but there´s no shame in saying that this guy is both of them rolled into one. He´s overtaken many batsmen of the world, from the past or present, within a period of four years literally. There´s a sense of dislike for his on-field swearing, send-offs, celebrations, and in some individuals, a sense of jealousy too for what all this guy has achieved within years, but credit where´s due. I don´t like his behaviour either and feel a sense of joy to see him fail, but I can´t be taking away from him all that he has achieved.

I´ve my reservations about his leadership qualities and his abilities yet in Test cricket, and it´s fine to criticise him where it´s deserved, but to call him a choker when he´s in fact the ultimate clutch player in global events won´t belittle Kohli one bit, but it´ll only raise questions about your own sense of judgment.

You are wasting your bandwidth here by a serious reply.

 

[Suleiman]

Amir chokeslammed him not once but twice in the space of 2 balls. He'll never be the same again.

Things like that scar you mentally.

 

[Bilal7]

That is a stupid qualifier and makes no sense.

How? If he can't help his team win games against the best teams in their backyard, what exactly is he there for? Bullying mediocre teams at home or in Bangladesh?

The choker is having a great time in the Caribbean though, as expected.