Virat Kohli Inspires Delhi Spinner Medhavi Bidhuri as Aakash Chopra Declares Him ODI Great

Virat Kohli has become a fitness and cricketing role model for rising Delhi talent as Medhavi Bidhuri seeks his social media follow-back and Aakash Chopra names him the best ODI batter ever.

How did Virat Kohli inspire Medhavi Bidhuri’s fitness and celebration?

Medhavi Bidhuri revealed that Virat Kohli inspired her approach to fitness after watching his discipline and routine. She adopted a similar focus on strength and agility which helped her perform consistently in the Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026. Her famous ‘6-7’ celebration, inspired by her jersey number and younger sister’s idea, has become a social media trend. Bidhuri said she wants Virat Kohli to follow her on social media, calling him a natural idol as a fellow Delhi cricketer. She also respects Mithali Raj for her patience and guidance during camps.

What did Aakash Chopra say about Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar in ODIs?

Aakash Chopra picked Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar in ODI cricket, stating there is no comparison between them. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said Virat Kohli has Sachin beat in SENA countries and is the best ODI player ever when accounting for era differences. He described Kohli as a run machine, ton machine, and chase master who has understood ODI cricket like a calculator. Chopra noted Kohli’s 54 ODI centuries and second-best average of 58.59 among batters with 50+ innings, highlighting his 14941 runs in 302 innings.

What lesser-known records does Virat Kohli hold after 18 years in international cricket?

Virat Kohli has held 18 lesser-known records across his 18 years in international cricket, including fastest to 10,000 ODI runs in 2018 and most runs in chases. He became the quickest batter to reach 10,000 ODI runs that year and has consistently excelled in pressure situations. His ability to convert starts into big scores and dominate in overseas SENA matches has set benchmarks few have matched. These records reflect his consistency across formats, especially in white-ball cricket where he remains active.

How did Mohammad Kaif respond to AB de Villiers’ Test vs ODI comparison?

Mohammad Kaif rejected AB de Villiers’ claim that Virat Kohli is ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Tests, saying Tendulkar was clearly the better red-ball batter. Kaif argued Tendulkar faced fiercer bowling and pointed to his record against top wicket-takers. However, he agreed Kohli is ahead in white-ball cricket, especially in ODI chases, where the chase master label fits. Kaif acknowledged Tendulkar’s dominance in away Tests but said Kohli raised the bar in run chases and white-ball consistency.

• Virat Kohli has 54 ODI centuries and a 58.59 average in the format
• Medhavi Bidhuri wears jersey 67 and uses the ‘6-7’ celebration in WDPL 2026
• Kohli became fastest to 10,000 ODI runs in 2018
• Chopra says Kohli is best ODI player ever after adjusting for era