Virat Kohli - The Mega Discussion

[Saurav]

bunny for getting out in 3 matches in swinging conditions?

yeah right.I so wish we play Pakistan again to settle this once an for all

 

[Saqs]

Re: Virat Kohli

bunny for getting out in 3 matches in swinging conditions?

yeah right.I so wish we play Pakistan again to settle this once an for all

JK has the wood over him quite clearly.

Call it bunny or call it what you want. He struggled against JK like he has not struggled against any other particular bowler.

 

[Boi]

He's going to smash many many records. Special player.

 

[Saurav]

JK has the wood over him quite clearly.

Call it bunny or call it what you want. He struggled against JK like he has not struggled against any other particular bowler.

but it was only 3 matches in seaming conditions.Don't think Kohli has played any other team in such conditions either.Even there one dismissal was due to great catch by Kami rather than great bowling.

also Kohli wasnt the only failure of that series from our side.everyone except Dhoni failed.

by same token Junaid would be Dhoni's bunny as he scored over 100 SR from JK without getting out.Would you say that?I won't it was such a short series.

Bunny term is used when a batsmen gets out to a bowler atleast 5 times.I haven't seen anyone use it for 3 matches

 

[Saqs]

Re: Virat Kohli

Never heard the five match rule for bunny to be used tbh.

I think when people see the head to head between the two - 26 deliveries, 3 dismissals, for like 5 runs (these are incorrect stats but it was something like that as I recall) - its good to have these rivalries in sport.

Young gun vs young gun.

 

[Wassixpakistani]

He's a complete player and back in form * greatly * by the looks of it .

I'd love another Junaid/Kohli face-off soon .

 

[Saurav]

Never heard the five match rule for bunny to be used tbh.

I think when people see the head to head between the two - 26 deliveries, 3 dismissals, for like 5 runs (these are incorrect stats but it was something like that as I recall) - its good to have these rivalries in sport.

Young gun vs young gun.

Its like an unwritten rule.I've not seen anyone being labelled a bunny after getting out to a bower just 3 times over one series only.that too in ODI format.

Its good to have rivalries ofcourse.I'm not denying that.I just think its too early to say JK won it.We need to see them more.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Great batsmen often fail against lesser known bowlers. Tendulkar-Cronjie, Inzy-Tendulkar, KP-Yuvi, Ponting-Ishant, Kohli-Junaid

 

[cars112]

Never heard the five match rule for bunny to be used tbh.

I think when people see the head to head between the two - 26 deliveries, 3 dismissals, for like 5 runs (these are incorrect stats but it was something like that as I recall) - its good to have these rivalries in sport.

Young gun vs young gun.

Kohli's lucky he doesn't play Junaid/Pak more often - that average of his would come hurtling down.

Always hilarious to see how Junaid laid waste to him in the India series. In a Test series (which Kohli will fortunately avoid for a few years) it would be even more hilarious to see Junaid destroy this Kohli guy.

 

[Noobosauras]

Kohli's lucky he doesn't play Junaid/Pak more often - that average of his would come hurtling down.

Always hilarious to see how Junaid laid waste to him in the India series. In a Test series (which Kohli will fortunately avoid for a few years) it would be even more hilarious to see Junaid destroy this Kohli guy.

I'll mark this post for future reference. Something tells me I will get many chances to throw this on your face in future

 

[Bullet Drive]

Kohli actually scored 1 run vs Junaid the whole series.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Kohli's lucky he doesn't play Junaid/Pak more often - that average of his would come hurtling down.

Always hilarious to see how Junaid laid waste to him in the India series. In a Test series (which Kohli will fortunately avoid for a few years) it would be even more hilarious to see Junaid destroy this Kohli guy.

lol Cars

 

[in_cutter]

Virat Kohli

It's only a matter of time before Kohli clicks in Tests. I won't ve surprised if he ends up with 25+ centuries.

 

[Varun]

Kohli's lucky he doesn't play Junaid/Pak more often - that average of his would come hurtling down.

Always hilarious to see how Junaid laid waste to him in the India series. In a Test series (which Kohli will fortunately avoid for a few years) it would be even more hilarious to see Junaid destroy this Kohli guy.

And when this prophecy expectedly doesn't materialize, we'll enjoy watching this cars guy scurrying for cover as we sip on some red wine in celebration.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Kholi maybe the one genuine challenger to all of SRT's brilliant statistical achievements..

 

[Aman]

He may surpass Sachins records but he'll always be behind Sachin imo

 

[battler]

Whatta player he is! !He's got a fifty I hope he goes onto get a big one!!

 

[Executioner]

Backbone of Indian team unquestionnably! Has singlehandedly won his team atleast 16 matches goes to show how important he is especially in ODIs.

 

[Executioner]

WHAT HAVE I DONE?

he gets out to maxwell ) )

 

[Bhaijaan]

Just a 50 for him today.

 

[hadi123]

amazing

 

[Executioner]

I looked at his average and was shocked

51 ONLY?? Then I came back to Earth and realized- He does not bat against his own bowlers

 

[Sidilicious]

I looked at his average and was shocked

51 ONLY?? Then I came back to Earth and realized- He does not bat against his own bowlers

Kohli vs Ishant would be the biggest mismatch

 

[lilFlip]

Great batsmen often fail against lesser known bowlers. Tendulkar-Cronjie, Inzy-Tendulkar, KP-Yuvi, Ponting-Ishant, Kohli-Junaid

Only thing is, Insha'Allah Junaid will have better average than any Indian in cricket histry at the end of his career

 

[Bhaijaan]

He's at it again.

 

[Sunny786]

Beast

 

[Paradox]

Better than SRT. Way better.

 

[Cricfan4eva]

^Some people wont leave an opportunity to dis Tendulkar, even if it means to praise another Indian player..

Btw what a knock though

 

[Saqs]

Re: Virat Kohli

Take a bow

 

[Saurav]

genius.

 

[Sherlock]

Genius is a understatement.

 

[the Great Khan]

Better than SRT. Way better.

nonsense. Sachin played against ATG bowlers.

Kohli is a great player but the quality of bowling isnt the same.

 

[the Great Khan]

Kohli's balance is just amazing. Just shocking stuff.

 

[Sherlock]

It goes to show how great he's become when the bowling side rather take his scalp than Dhoni or Yuvraj.

 

[Stark]

Better than SRT.
Way better.

The interest towards batting seems to be pretty low from your side eh?

 

[Sherlock]

nonsense. Sachin played against ATG bowlers.

Kohli is a great player but the quality of bowling isnt the same.

Although true, but what does that say about the other batsmen around the world, you only bat against what's put up against you.

 

[Carlito]

people fail to realise how flat the pitches are in india and the aussie bowling really poor...they have no spinner so obviously these totals are manageable.

 

[truefan]

people fail to realise how flat the pitches are in india and the aussie bowling really poor...they have no spinner so obviously these totals are manageable.

that's why I keep saying Indian bowlers aren't as bad as PPers say it to be ,it's not great but it isn't bad either,on these roads even Mcgrath would have given 7/Po against the likes of Kohli,Dhawan

 

[Sherlock]

Tbf to Kohli, when he does it against SA next people will realise how great he is.

 

[Carlito]

that's why I keep saying Indian bowlers aren't as bad as PPers say it to be ,it's not great but it isn't bad either,on these roads even Mcgrath would have given 7/Po against the likes of Kohli,Dhawan

yh all bowlers struggle on these decks plus india have batsman that can cover kohli if he fails....other teams cant, this allows him to play with freedom.

 

[Varun]

Tbf to Kohli, when he does it against SA next people will realise how great he is.

He's had a good tour of SA in 2011. Didn't do too well in any home series against them though.

 

[RexRex]

Even though I agree the pitches played a part , you don't see other teams chase huge scores like this.Most of them collapse under pressure.
Great innings from Kohli

 

[Eye_Done]

but it was only 3 matches in seaming conditions.Don't think Kohli has played any other team in such conditions either.Even there one dismissal was due to great catch by Kami rather than great bowling.

also Kohli wasnt the only failure of that series from our side.everyone except Dhoni failed.

by same token Junaid would be Dhoni's bunny as he scored over 100 SR from JK without getting out.Would you say that?I won't it was such a short series.

Bunny term is used when a batsmen gets out to a bowler atleast 5 times.I haven't seen anyone use it for 3 matches

So when smashes part timers like Watson & Faulkner on roads, its all talent and he is ATG but when shows his real class on decent pitches its all pitch fault...

 

[Carlito]

Even though I agree the pitches played a part , you don't see other teams chase huge scores like this.Most of them collapse under pressure.
Great innings from Kohli

due to the depth of indias batting .....they players can play free and go for they shots

 

[adarsh_bang]

beast ... youngsta beauty !! I understand beast and yiungsta beauty don't go together but that's basically how you define kohli....classy and ruthless

 

[Carlito]

kohli is overhyped IMO ...... if he was really that good he would be flying along in test cricket

 

[Stark]

kohli is overhyped IMO ......

Ok.

 

[Carlito]

Ok.

truth hurts i never said he aint a decent player hes just overhyped....after doing very little in test cricket ....you cant be a true leg without mastering test cricket

 

[Poison]

truth hurts i never said he aint a decent player hes just overhyped....after doing very little in test cricket ....you cant be a true leg without mastering test cricket

He's played 18 tests and averages 41 with 4 hundreds and 6 50s. Not spectacular but not poor, especially considering the inexperience.

 

[Varun]

kohli is overhyped IMO ...... if he was really that good he would be flying along in test cricket

Why, what has he done wrong in tests so far?

 

[testcricketisbest]

truth hurts i never said he aint a decent player hes just overhyped....after doing very little in test cricket ....you cant be a true leg without mastering test cricket

you really must be a bitter man,

 

[Saurav]

So when smashes part timers like Watson & Faulkner on roads, its all talent and he is ATG but when shows his real class on decent pitches its all pitch fault...

Didnt say its pitch fault.JK surely bowled well there.

Just saying its not enough to call him bunny or other nonsense.Just like I wouldnt call Johnson Kohli's bunny or whatever

 

[Carlito]

you really must be a bitter man,

whyyyy i said hes a good player but overhyped some indians have elevated him too a an atg all of suddenn......when he averages 55 in tests and has played for over 10 years get back to me.

 

[Sandeep]

whyyyy i said hes a good player but overhyped some indians have elevated him too a an atg all of suddenn......when he averages 55 in tests and has played for over 10 years get back to me.

beauty of a post! Loving it!!

P.S. 10 years is a long time.. I'm sure you won't stay here for more than 2 months.. contact please..

 

[Carlito]

Why, what has he done wrong in tests so far?

so is umar akmal as good as him ? they averages are pretty much the same give or take a few points and akmal has played all games away from home???_old

 

[Carlito]

beauty of a post! Loving it!!

P.S. 10 years is a long time.. I'm sure you won't stay here for more than 2 months.. contact please..

you guys soooo sensitive

 

[Sandeep]

you guys soooo sensitive

 

[truefan]

whyyyy i said hes a good player but overhyped some indians have elevated him too a an atg all of suddenn......when he averages 55 in tests and has played for over 10 years get back to me.

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[Buffet]

Another sensational knock by Kohli while chasing a huge score. Very few players can play these kind of knocks consistently.

 

[Carlito]

keep your skirts on ladys dont start crying now

 

[Stark]

truth hurts i never said he aint a decent player hes just overhyped....after doing very little in test cricket ....you cant be a true leg without mastering test cricket

Another of the crazy interpreter

You made a comment, i said ok.. Now where is the hurt depicted in my post?? )

 

[Carlito]

misbah = better than kohli

 

[Carlito]

Another of the crazy interpreter

You made a comment, i said ok.. Now where is the hurt depicted in my post?? )

those smileys ....... miki pata ur not really laughing burning inside cos i said kohli is only a decent player

 

[Stark]

those smileys ....... miki pata ur not really laughing burning inside cos i said kohli is only a decent player

Your logic, common sense, cricket sense, reasoning, English.. Everything seems to be broken.
Another bloke to be added to ignore list.


Keep up the alcohol induced posting ritual of yours.

 

[Sledger]

He's becoming a 'true leg' in ODIs.

 

[Haripotter]

Umar Akmal is still better if only he was given flat tracks

 

[in_cutter]

Virat Kohli

Legend

 

[Robbie]

Comparin umar akmal to kohli is like comparing tsotsobe to malcom marshal
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[Carlito]

Your logic, common sense, cricket sense, reasoning, English.. Everything seems to be broken.
Another bloke to be added to ignore list.


Keep up the alcohol induced posting ritual of yours.

you keep up you rituals and bow away to kohli....your used to it:nj

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Kohli roxx

 

[Bhaijaan]

He really stood out on those so called flat pitches like Sehwag used to in tests. There are some players out there who just do it in style and make conditions seem irrelevant. Proper bully!

 

[Bilal7]

He really stood out on those so called flat pitches like Sehwag used to in tests. There are some players out there who just do it in style and make conditions seem irrelevant. Proper bully!

So called? Is there like any doubt?

 

[Bhaijaan]

You didn't get the point but i will excuse you since you guys know nothing about batting anyway.

 

[Gunner85]

Comparin umar akmal to kohli is like comparing tsotsobe to malcom marshal
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Very Correct

 

[kungfu90]

He might be in top 5 ODI batsman today. But comparing him to yesteryear greats is insanity.
Today apart from Morkel no bowler avg < 25 in ODIs.
In 90s each team used to have 2 such fast bowlers except India.

 

[Carlito]

those indian flat tracks and that heat has got to the kohli fans heads.....they becoming disorientated an disillusioned with what a cricket pitch is and what a road is......no wonder the pitches are like roads and the roads are like pitches....

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

those indian flat tracks and that heat has got to the kohli fans heads.....they becoming disorientated an disillusioned with what a cricket pitch is and what a road is......no wonder the pitches are like roads and the roads are like pitches....

Last time we toured SA, Kohli avg'ed in that ODI series 50

 

[Carlito]

Last time we toured SA, Kohli avg'ed in that ODI series 50

i dont remember him playing in south africa what year was that ?i do remember him crrying against SA tho

 

[Scrolln]

Halfway to ODI greatness, 2015 WC will give be his ultimate ODI test. If he succeeds there, he'll be an ODI ATG in my book.

Regarding tests, i'm really really looking forward to see how he performs against Steyn/Philander in December. That will give us an idea of how far he'll go in tests.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

i dont remember him playing in south africa what year was that ?i do remember him crrying against SA tho

2010 series