Glenn Maxwell calls Virat Kohli best ODI batter he has seen
Glenn Maxwell named Virat Kohli as the finest one-day batter he has ever witnessed, citing his exceptional ability to time the ball and find gaps in the field.
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell named Virat Kohli as the finest one-day batter he has ever witnessed, citing his exceptional ability to time the ball and find gaps in the field. Maxwell played alongside Kohli for four seasons at RCB from 2021 to 2024.
The comments came during a conversation about ODI cricket's evolution and the demands placed on modern batters. Maxwell said Kohli's consistency across different conditions and bowling attacks set him apart from other players he has faced.
Kohli has not responded to the remarks. Maxwell's assessment aligns with Kohli's record of 50 ODI centuries and his status as India's leading run-scorer in the format.
CricHubb Take
Maxwell's view carries weight because he faced Kohli as both teammate and opponent across multiple formats. The assessment comes at a time when ODI batting records are being recalibrated by players who face fewer matches and different bowling constraints than Kohli encountered during his peak years.