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I do not consider myself the best player ever: Virat Kohli

Ahead of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies starting Sunday, star Indian batter Virat Kohli shared his thoughts with JioStar on his place among cricket's greatest performers. While addressing whether he considers himself the top player in history, the veteran emphasized that different generations feature exceptional athletes who achieved incredible feats, regardless of whether their raw statistics surpass his own.

Approaching nearly two decades at the highest level, Kohli credited his remarkable durability to physical conditioning, tactical awareness, and enduring internal drive. In six matches played during the 2026 season so far, the right-hander has contributed 384 runs at a 64.00 average, featuring a single century and three half-centuries.

Overall, his storied limited-overs career includes 14,941 runs across 314 appearances, placing him just 59 runs shy of the 15,000 threshold in that format. Sachin Tendulkar remains the only player to have crossed that specific milestone.

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