Is Virat Kohli the Most Overrated Test Batsman of His Era? A Deep Dive Comparing 10 Contemporaries

Fri, 16 May 2025 01:23:39 +0000

In the white-ball arena, Virat Kohli’s exploits border on mythical: chases conquered, records shattered, and a legacy firmly etched in limited-overs lore. Yet, when the red-ball reigns supreme, does Kohli’s record truly merit the near-divine status he enjoys? With 9,230 runs at 46.85 in 123 Tests, including 30 centuries, Kohli sits admirably among the greats — but does he outshine them? Below, we contrast Kohli’s Test résumé against ten of the finest batsmen from his era and just before, revealing that, by pure numbers and context, many contemporaries leave the Indian superstar trailing.