Pakistan former skipper Imran Khan on Tuesday ranked Virat Kohli as one of the best batsmen in the world.
Kohli has been having played match-winning knocks on numerous occasions for India.
Khan believes Kohli stands among the ranks of Viv Richards, Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar .
“Cricket has had eras. In the eighties, it was Viv Richards, and then you had Brian Lara and then Sachin Tendulkar who stood out. Virat Kohli is one of a complete players I’ve seen. He’s so versatile; he plays on both feet, and on all sides of the field,’’ said the cricketer-turned-politician.
Khan was present in the stands during the high-voltage encounter.
“It was very painful watching Pakistan lose, but Kohli played a very good game. I look at batsmen from a bowler’s point of view and I think of how to get them out.
“Just look at how Kohli plays in difficult situations. He’s better than anyone. I’d say he’s the best internationally, today. You can back him to play any match,” maintained Khan.
“Kohli performs at the most difficult of opportunities,” said Khan.