Former Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir said his opinion between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma has an edge over Virat Kohli in white-ball cricket format, Gautam Gambhir told. Moreover, Gambhir is always known for placing wild statements. Now, he has given another bold statement. He has given an honest statement over Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma Has an Edge Over Virat Kohli in White-Ball Cricket Format, Gautam Gambhir Told

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Gambhir had a candid chat with Sports Tak journalist Vikrant Gupta. Gambhir clearly stated that Rohit has much more impact on limited over cricket. Even he rated Rohit in white-ball cricket more than enigmatic captain Virat Kohli. The former Kolkata Knight Riders captain added Rohit is currently the best player in limited-over. However, Gambhir also insists Rohit is still not the best ever.

For me, white-ball cricket is all about impact. Kohli will end up getting many more runs than Rohit, and Kohli is among the greatest right now, but Rohit has an edge over Kohli because of the impact he has.

Gambhir said on the show.

Furthermore, Gambhir added that Rohit is the player who when he gets out after scoring a century, everyone says he missed his double-ton.

I think he (Rohit) is the best white-ball cricketer in the world right now. He is not the greatest overall but at the moment he is the best. He is the only player to have hit 3 ODI double hundreds, 5 World Cup hundreds (in one edition) and he is also the only player, who once gets past 100-run mark, people say that he missed a double century.

Gautam Gambhir Prefers Rohit Sharma Over Virat Kohli in White Ball Cricket Format
Gambhir gave his honest opinion.

On the other hand, the current BJP politician stated that it’s too difficult to make a comparison between them. Moreover, he thinks Virat is a worldwide phenomenon. But, Rohit has a huge fanbase who always expects he will score a double-ton.

It is very difficult to compare both of them. Virat Kohli is unbelievable. His stats prove that. But when your reputation is such that when you get out after a hundred, people say he has missed out on double hundred, that speaks volumes about you.

Gambhir further added.


Courtesy – Sports Tak

Besides, Gambhir expects that Rohit will help youngsters like MS Dhoni as he is now a senior cricketer in India.

As now when Rohit is a senior, I expect him to back youngsters.

Other reports on this topic:

  • Rohit has an edge over Kohli in terms of impact in white-ball format, Gautam Gambhir says – Gulf News
  • Sharma has an edge over Virat Kohli in white-ball cricket: Gautam Gambhir – HT
  • Rohit has an edge over Kohli in terms of impact in white-ball format: Gautam Gambhir – Indian Express

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Rohit made his ODI debut for India in 2007. But, his career started to turn around since 2013. The reason is MS Dhoni’s visionary eyes. Dhoni started to promote him more and ultimately Rohit becomes a monster.