Mohammad Amir has sparked fresh discussions with his bold declaration about the Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli’s unmatched prowess. Amir hailed Kohli as the greatest batter of this generation and dismissed any comparisons between the Indian superstar and other modern-day icons like Babar Azam of Pakistan, Steve Smith of Australia, and England’s Joe Root.
The Pakistani cricketer has emphasized that Kohli’s exceptional consistency and his knack for stepping up in crucial moments make him a legend in all three formats of the game. Unlike his contemporaries, the former Indian captain’s ability to single-handedly turn games in India’s favor sets him apart from Babar Azam, Joe Root, and Steve Smith.
Mohammad Amir calls Virat Kohli the greatest among modern cricket icons
Amir has boldly said that he laughed out loud when Kohli was compared with the Pakistan star Babar Azam and even Australia’s batting icon Steve Smith and England’s leading batter Joe Root. He stressed that there is no comparison between him and his counterparts in any format of the game.
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Mohammad Amir said on the Cricket Predicta Show: “Virat Kohli is the greatest player of this generation. I laugh when comparisons are made between him and Babar Azam, Steve Smith, or Joe Root. We cannot compare Virat Kohli to anyone because he has won so many matches for India, which seems impossible for any one player. Not just in one format, but in all three formats, Virat is the greatest batsman of this generation.”
Meanwhile, Mohammad Amir hailed Virat Kohli’s dedication and determination, pointing out how the Indian batting star turned his career around after a tough series in England in 2014. Kohli’s ability to analyze his weaknesses, refine his technique, and return stronger set him apart from others.
Virat Kohli’s work ethic sets him apart from all players: Mohammad Amir
Amir also highlighted how Kohli not only overcame that tough period but also maintained extraordinary consistency for over a decade across all formats. He added, “Virat Kohli’s work ethic sets him apart from all players. After his bad phase in England in 2014, the way he made a comeback and then consistently performed brilliantly for the next 10 years was no ordinary feat.”
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Amir admitted that Pakistan won the 2017 Champions Trophy because of Kohli’s wicket. The senior pacer further explained, “His wicket in the 2017 Champions Trophy final was very important for us, which helped us win the final. If Virat had not been dismissed, we would have lost the final because we all know how exceptional Virat’s record is while chasing runs.”
Mohammad Amir recalls Sachin Tendulkar’s wicket
In the end, Mohammad Amir recalled Sachin Tendulkar’s wicket in the 2009 Champions Trophy, saying it was the most special moment for him. Amir bowled to one of the all-time greats Tendulkar only once in his life during the 2009 Champions Trophy in South Africa and dismissed him that he could never forget.
He signed off by saying, “For three days after his dismissal, I was not in my senses; I could not believe I had taken Sachin paaji’s wicket. Notably, Kohli is currently playing in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia.