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Clarke Hails Kohli as Greatest ODI Cricketer

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March 5, 2025
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Virat Kohli’s Brilliance Leads India to Victory; Michael Clarke Hails Him as Greatest ODI Cricketer

Virat Kohli once again showcased his match-winning ability with a composed 84, guiding India to a comfortable four-wicket victory over Australia in challenging conditions in Dubai. This exceptional knock, marked by intelligent stroke play and tactical strike rotation, drew high praise from Australian cricket legend Michael Clarke, who hailed Kohli as the greatest ODI cricketer of all time.

Kohli entered the crease with a daunting chase ahead of him and executed the chase with remarkable precision, finding crucial runs on a challenging surface. His innings featured just five boundaries, a testament to his adaptability and skill to accumulate runs without relying solely on boundaries.

Clarke, speaking to Jio Hotstar, lauded Kohli’s ability to assess and adapt to the conditions. “Once again, he assessed the conditions brilliantly. A class player, he knew exactly what his team needed and how to put them in a position to win the game. We saw the same in his century against Pakistan. Virat has every shot in the book—there’s no questioning his ability to find boundaries. He is, in my opinion, the greatest one-day cricketer of all time, and he continues to prove it on the biggest stage, under the highest pressure. He knows what to do, and he delivers when it matters most,” said Clarke.

Despite Kohli’s stellar innings, the victory was made possible with strong support from Shreyas Iyer. The right-handed batter came to the crease after the early dismissals of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, who both fell within the powerplay. At a crucial juncture, Iyer joined Kohli, forming a vital 91-run partnership for the third wicket. The partnership proved crucial in stabilizing the innings on a spin-friendly pitch, helping India inch closer to the target.

Clarke also praised Iyer’s contribution, acknowledging the solid partnership between the two. “He played really well. He has that aggressive approach and great intent and always looks to play his shots, which takes pressure off his batting partner. He and Virat Kohli complement each other perfectly. Virat’s experience allows him to guide Shreyas when needed and keep him composed. Their partnership was match-winning, no doubt,” Clarke added.

India’s victory, however, could have been jeopardized had Australia managed to break the partnership earlier, especially dismissing Kohli. Clarke recognized that had the Australians gotten the breakthrough, the game could have taken a different turn. “Australia managed to take a couple of wickets, and had they broken that stand earlier, especially getting Virat out, the game could have been completely different. But credit to India—they played exceptionally well,” he concluded.

Kohli’s performance further solidified his reputation as one of the game’s greats, and with his consistent performances under pressure, he continues to prove his legacy as one of the finest cricketers in the world.

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