5 reasons why Virat Kohli is the best cricketer in the world

Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the best batsman in the world today. Presently, he is conquering every format of the game with his fantastic batting skills on almost every cricket ground on the planet.

There have been many occasions where he has proved that he is also the greatest cricketer of all time.

Being the captain of the Indian team in all formats, the run-machine has always led from the front and has also contributed a lot to the Indian cricket team to help it reach newer heights.

Virat Kohli is also a part of the 'Fab Four' group, which includes top cricketing stars of the modern era like Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson.

With each day looming, the right-handed batsman’s career graph is taking a positive elevation.

The chase master has set a benchmark for cricketers and has already etched his name in the history of the sport and here are the 5 prime reasons why Virat Kohli is the best player in the world:

#5 Consistency in all formats of the game

Australia v India - 4th Test: Day 3

The foremost thing which makes Virat Kohli the greatest of all time is his consistency with the bat. He is dominating every format of the game by piling on plenty of runs every day. Since his debut in 2008, he has continuously focused on improving his batting skills and thus, we can say that with each passing day, Kohli is becoming stronger and almost unbeatable.

He has broken a plethora of records and has been creating new records as well. Across all formats, he is considered as the best batsman of the world. He currently stands no 1 in Test and ODI rankings and was also on the top in T20I rankings a few months ago. The run-machine is also frequently compared to the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar due to the number of centuries he has hit so far(63).

Currently, we can say that there is no stadium where he hasn’t scored runs. In addition, he has received praise from cricket legends all over the world due to the heaps of runs he scores in every series.

#4 Incredible Fitness

Kohli during an Indian Training Session

Virat Kohli has set an example of fitness for the young cricketers. He has given his first priority to his health and has trained his body exceptionally well. We regularly see how fast he runs between the wickets because of which many youngsters and cricketers have followed him.

Kohli has maintained his body a lot and has always looked in great shape, which makes him even stronger and which is what separates him from other cricketers. He follows a strict diet plan to keep himself focused, confident, and determined towards cricket.

Due to such fitness, he may play for a few more years than others. In fact, Kohli has made a revolutionary change in cricket by increasing the importance of fitness. He is an inspiration not only to cricketers but also for all the athletes all around the world.

#3 Commitment towards the game

Pain has never stopped Virat from giving his best

Virat Kohli has not just set the benchmark in cricket with his classic batting but has also shown extraordinary dedication towards the game on many occasions. He has always been very passionate about cricket and has always been respectful and committed to the game.

For instance, during a match in the IPL while playing for RCB, he played with an injured finger yet won the match for his team with his whirlwind century.

Also, when his father passed away during his early days of playing cricket, he was taking part in the Ranji Trophy. However, neither did Kohli skip the match nor did his performance deter. Instead, he played a valuable innings of 90 runs to save the match for his team.

#2 His Overwhelming gestures outside the cricket ground

Kohli has always pleased his fans

His aggressive nature while playing cricket made many people believe that he behaves the same way outside the ground. But, Virat Kohli has mentioned that he uses aggression to counter the opposition’s aggression, and it is only limited to the cricket ground.

Despite his aggression on the field, Virat Kohli is really kind-hearted outside the 22 yards. He stays down to earth while interacting with the fans in spite of his overwhelming achievements with the bat. He has proved this on many occasions.

For instance, he recently dedicated the Test win in England to the victims of the Kerala flood and had aalso gifted his signed bat to England’s women Cricketer and his fan, Danielle Wyatt. Also, Virat Kohli doesn’t disappoint his fans and always tries to engage with them in every possible manner on social media.

#1 An Excellent Leader

England v India - 3rd Vitality International T20

MS Dhoni stepped down from captaincy 2 years ago and Virat Kohli was given the responsibility to lead the side. Under his leadership, India has excelled in all formats.

India have a 57% winning percentage in Test matches under Virat Kohli and he recently surpassed Sourav Ganguly for the highest wins in overseas Tests as a captain and has also helped the team to seal the No. 1 ranking in Tests. Under his captaincy, India also had an excellent home season in 2017-18.

India have a 75% win percentage in ODIs under Kohli and has a 63% winning percentage in T20Is. With a very short career as captain, he has led from the front both as a batsman and as a cricketer.

With all these qualities put together and the fact that he still has many more years of his cricketing career left, Virat Kohli is without a doubt the best player in the world.