ex indian opener Wasim Jaffer made a bold comparison Kuala Lumpur Rahul swear Virat Kohlisaid that the Indian wicketkeeper-batsmen possess the same level of talent and technical ability as the batsmen. Jaffer, however, believes Kohli’s unparalleled mentality and relentless consistency have helped him reach unprecedented heights in international cricket.Rahul and Kohli have shared the Indian dressing room for more than a decade and both started their international careers around the same time. While Kohli went on to become one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era, Rahul was often praised for his elegant batting skills and versatility, but he has struggled to convert his immense potential into sustained dominance.Talk about greatness indian cricket Speaking on Doordarshan, Jaffer recalled his experience as coach of Kings XI Punjab and recalled working closely with Rahul during the IPL.
“KL Rahul is on par with Virat Kohli in terms of talent”
Jaffer described Rahul as one of the most skilled batsmen in world cricket and said the Karnataka star still has a lot to achieve.“KL is a top player who has played very well in all three formats. Technically sound, composed and level-headed. Although he is still playing actively, I believe his achievements are somewhat lacking considering his skills. He can get more runs for India and his team,” Jaffer said. The former India opener then made a shocking comparison with Kohli.“In terms of sheer talent and quality, I sincerely believe he is on par with Virat Kohli, but it is Virat’s elite mentality that creates the ultimate difference between KL and Virat,” he added.
Virat Kohli vs KL Rahul: International career comparison
While Jaffer compares Rahul’s talent to that of Kohli, the numbers highlight the significant gap created by Kohli’s longevity and consistency, as Kohli started his international career six years before KL Rahul.
| Statistics | Virat Kohli | Kuala Lumpur Rahul |
|---|---|---|
| international competition | Chapter 562 | 238 |
| runes | 28,359 | 9,830 |
| batting average | 52.71 | 40.45 |
| centuries | 85 | twenty two |
| half a century | 148 | 62 |
| highest score | Chapter 254* | 199 |
