Virat Kohli vs Joe Root: Who is the Best in Test Cricket? Dinesh Karthik Weighs In

A debate that has been brewing for a while now is whether Virat Kohli or Joe Root is the better Test batsman. It all started when former England captain Michael Vaughan ignited the discussion after Joe Root scored his 34th Test century. Root’s remarkable milestone made him England’s leading century-maker in Tests, surpassing Alastair Cook. Now, Root is inching closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time run record in Tests, further fueling the Kohli vs Root debate.

Legends Share Their Opinions

Many former cricketers have entered the discussion. During a YouTube podcast, Michael Vaughan asked former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist for his opinion. Gilchrist, without hesitation, named Virat Kohli as the better Test batsman. He praised Kohli for his consistency and match-winning abilities in tough situations.

Dinesh Karthik’s Surprising Take

Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik also shared his thoughts on the debate on his show, Hesib with DK on YouTube. While Karthik acknowledged that the statistics favor Root, he surprised many by saying he would still choose Virat Kohli if he had to pick a player to bat alongside. Karthik has seen Kohli up close during his career and admires Kohli’s ability to handle pressure and perform in crucial moments.

Kohli’s Test Record

Virat Kohli, currently ranked third in the “Fab Four” behind Root and Steve Smith, has 8848 runs in 113 Test matches for India. With 10 Tests lined up in the next three months, cricket fans are excited to see if Kohli can close the gap on Root and Smith in the coming matches. The debate continues, but one thing is certain: both Root and Kohli are modern-day legends.