AB de Villiers clarifies preference for Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar in overseas conditions

AB de Villiers clarified his remark rating Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar in overseas conditions after facing backlash for the statement. The former South African captain said it was his personal opinion and he was not disrespecting Tendulkar.

De Villiers explained that statistics favour Tendulkar overall but impact and influence tell a different story in specific conditions. He maintained that his assessment was not intended to diminish Tendulkar's achievements.

The clarification came after days of intense online debate triggered by de Villiers publicly preferring Kohli regarding performance in seam-friendly overseas venues. The discussion highlighted ongoing comparisons between India's two batting greats.