Virat Kohli's Teacher's Day tweet shows his class!

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To all the teachers around the world and especially to the ones in the Cricket World. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyTeachersDay?src=hash">#HappyTeachersDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/pvtrBw5uyK">pic.twitter.com/pvtrBw5uyK</a></p>— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/904975225963429892">September 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

He gets a lot of criticism but for this tweet alone, I say hats off!

And just hope 'others' can learn.

 

[Cricfan4eva]

Looks like he wasn't a big fan of the lankans. Sanga and Murali big names to miss

Jokes aside, a very good gesture. Doesn't matter if its to promote his brand but he certainly knows how to behave like a well cultured sportsperson.

It's kind of strange how his progress has been. The more he's become successful, the more he's gotten mellow. Usually success gets to people's heads and they act brash, with him it's been complete opposite.

 

[ExpressPacer]

When was Inzi his teacher?

 

[MenInG]

When was Inzi his teacher?

All great players are teachers.

 

[light]

When was Inzi his teacher?

One doesn't necessarily have to be your teacher 'in class' or in this case 'on field'. I got into the field of science because of Elon Musk, Michio Kaku and Niel D. Tyson. They were never my teachers 'in class', simply an inspiration/role model. Same principle applies here.

 

[Bilal7]

Good gesture. Even though he's overrated on the field, his off-field behaviour has become a lot more likable over the past few years.

 

[Bilal7]

One doesn't necessarily have to be your teacher 'in class' or in this case 'on field'. I got into the field of science because of Elon Musk, Michio Kaku and Niel D. Tyson. They were never my teachers 'in class', simply an inspiration/role model. Same principle applies here.

Not far-fetched to imagine him getting a few pointers from Inzi either.

 

[Leo23]

should have been the teacher of many of those names. he is better than the majority of them.

 

[Leo23]

Looks like he wasn't a big fan of the lankans. Sanga and Murali big names to miss

Jokes aside, a very good gesture. Doesn't matter if its to promote his brand but he certainly knows how to behave like a well cultured sportsperson.

It's kind of strange how his progress has been. The more he's become successful, the more he's gotten mellow. Usually success gets to people's heads and they act brash, with him it's been complete opposite.

some people say he is simply pulling an act to maintain popularity but I beg to differ

he seems genuinely humble and down to earth. has matured a lot with age.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

I liked him better before. He's softened up too much.

 

[troodon]

Where is Wasim Akram in the list? I can barely see Imran Khan's name hiding behind.

Great gesture from the hated cricketer Kohli. He has massive respect for all his predecessors irrespective of nationality.

 

[Suleiman]

How dare he put Inzi's name next to the floor, shows 0 respect, he is a flat track bully.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Good gesture.

 

[Napa]

How dare he put Inzi's name next to the floor, shows 0 respect, he is a flat track bully.

That's still better than Gavaskar's fate, who seems to have been consigned to "below the floor".

Given that Gavaskar is arguably one of the two greatest Indian batsmen, that omission is a bit glaring.

 

[Cricfan4eva]

I liked him better before. He's softened up too much.

He hasn't softened in the field. You don't have to wait too long, Kohli as captain vs Aus in upcoming ODI's.

 

[akki]

Where is Wasim Akram in the list? I can barely see Imran Khan's name hiding behind.

Great gesture from the hated cricketer Kohli. He has massive respect for all his predecessors irrespective of nationality.

Mostly batsman names are here.

 

[Suleiman]

That's still better than Gavaskar's fate, who seems to have been consigned to "below the floor".

Given that Gavaskar is arguably one of the two greatest Indian batsmen, that omission is a bit glaring.

I jest, but I think reason for the omission is because maybe he wants to bridge the gap between India and Pakistan so there are quite a few Pakistanis there. Not a bad cause.

 

[PakLFC]

I have always supported Kohli. He is a good lad at heart getting on well with everyone. Humble enough to remember his teachers shows he is not arrogant like many believe. So he plays hard on the field which is how it should be.

 

[wasimjunior]

Good gesture. Even though he's overrated on the field, his off-field behaviour has become a lot more likable over the past few years.

Overrated with that record? Jeez you have high standards

 

[Leo23]

Overrated with that record? Jeez you have high standards

he doesn't have high standards only very high level of bias and bitterness

 

[Poutine]

should have been the teacher of many of those names. he is better than the majority of them.

Your teacher or coach doesn't have to be better or more skilled than you.

 

[FreePalestine]

That's still better than Gavaskar's fate, who seems to have been consigned to "below the floor".

Given that Gavaskar is arguably one of the two greatest Indian batsmen, that omission is a bit glaring.

Yes, but Gavaskar was way before his time. And doubt he has as cracking a highlights reel as Sir Viv, who has made it onto the list.

 

[The_Odd_One]

And that's why he's my favorite cricketer of this era. Awesome batsman who is very humble off the field.

Never saw Tendulkar praising anyone like Kohli does.

 

[waleed88]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To all the teachers around the world and especially to the ones in the Cricket World. &#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56842; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyTeachersDay?src=hash">#HappyTeachersDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/pvtrBw5uyK">pic.twitter.com/pvtrBw5uyK</a></p>— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/904975225963429892">September 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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He certainly has shown that he does appreciate the players/greats from Pakistan, and doesn't shy away from praising them, unlike a certain god who also has his name in the picture

 

[Bilal7]

Overrated with that record? Jeez you have high standards

Overrated because his childish fans think he's as good as the likes of AB and Viv in ODIs.

 

[kingusama92]

Overrated because his childish fans think he's as good as the likes of AB and Viv in ODIs.

AB?

Nah.

It's a two-horse race at this point.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Overrated because his childish fans think he's as good as the likes of AB and Viv in ODIs.

Even AB would laugh at this statement lol

 

[Bilal7]

Even AB would laugh at this statement lol

He would because despite his external humbleness, he knows he's quite better than the Indian choker in ODIs.

 

[troodon]

Should have included Wasim Akram or Waqar Younis instead of Javed Miandad.

 

[CricFan2012]

Should have included Wasim Akram or Waqar Younis instead of Javed Miandad.

Must have gotten backlash for that, Miandad isnt very popular in India

 

[jnaveen1980]

On another note his game does not resemble anybody's game i have ever seen. If you can mix Azharuddin with Tendulkar in the right proportion you might get him. Chipped flick over midwicket is Tendulkar's trademark shot. Kohli 's whip shot over midwicket is similar but he places the ball better. To do that he uses his wrists like Azharuddin while imparting lot of power like Tendulkar. It just hits the boundary in a flash. He uses wrists to play almost every single shot.