Cricket may not be the most popular sport in the world, but it resonates in the hearts and minds of billions of Indians who watch the game diligently. It is often said that cricket is a religion in India. Players are treated like gods as they give the people of India a billion reasons to smile with their performance on the field. However, one player always stands out above the rest: Sachin Tendulkar, who is considered the god of cricket in India.
With a career spanning nearly 24 years, Tendulkar has become synonymous with the game in India. He was arguably the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen and has been praised for his consistency in his football career. It was true that the people of India called him "God of Cricket". However, after his retirement, fans are wondering who the new god of cricket is. In this article, we will discuss possible alternatives that can now be considered the new god of the cricket world.
Sachin scored around 35,000 international points in his football career and played more than 450 international matches and 200 Tests. Although players cannot produce such statistics, many cricketers have had a similar influence on cricket. There are many cricketers whom cricket lovers call the new god of cricket like MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, the list goes on…
Who is the god of cricket now?
If we take a look at the record, consistency, and influence of any player after Sachin, Virat Kohli looks more like the title of the new cricket god in India. Kohli, who sees Tendulkar himself as someone he looked up to during his growing up years, might break some of Sachin's records before he takes a break from international play. As a hitter, Virat has reached incredible heights in his career. However, his failure to win the ICC Cup as captain so far remains his only coveted achievement as a cricketer.
How does Virat Kohli outperform the rest of the players of his time?
Virat Kohli is one such player who is known for his rapid rise and match-winning ability, which has made him a fan favorite. Kohli has scored 70 international hundreds in 13 years and is a great modern player in international cricket.
His fitness also played a huge role in his success in all three formats. He is the only player in the world with an average of above 50 in all three formats. The Indian captain currently ranks second among the batsmen in the ICC men's ODI rankings with over 12,000 runs. In this period, he has scored 43 ODI centuries with an average of nearly 60. Kohli is below 7 hundred ODI points to break Sachin's record for most centuries at the One Day Internationals.
Also in the T20, Kohli pulled this format to emerge as one of the best players in the world. He is the top scorer in T20I with an average of over 50. Looking at his overall score, Virat is arguably the best player in the world.
Who is the better ODI hitter, Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli?
Sachin's ability to consistently score points for a long time was one of the traits that made him stand out from the rest. However, looking at ODI's feats in isolation, Kohli's performance goes hand in hand with the master. Virat's track record could be better. He averages 96 in-ground chases as he had 2,200 to his name. On the other hand, Tendulkar had an average of 42 hits and hit 17 tons while chasing a run. If we compare both players in the ICC cycle, Master Blaster will win this race on his own.
Where can Virat Kohli end his career?
It is true that Kohli is going through a rare stage as an Indian player. His last international century came against Bangladesh in India's first test of the pink ball in November 2019. Since then, the Indian captain has failed to cross the triple-digit barrier for the 'Men in Blue'. However, he is still a useful contributor but failed
With his physique deteriorating, Kohli could, at best, beat Tendulkar's 49-ton balance in the ODI. With just a few years left of cricket, he can be mentioned along with some of the legendary names that once made the game proud.
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