Can't think of a greater white-ball player than Kohli: Anderson

Former England seamer James Anderson feels Virat Kohli is the best when it comes to chasing and closing out games in the second innings. The right-handed Indian batter, who has now retired from T20Is, has an average of 64.36 while chasing in the 50-over format.

Speaking on the Tailenders Podcast, Anderson said, "I do not know if there is been a better batter in the history of the game batting second and chasing down scores than Virat Kohli.

“His record at chasing is absolutely phenomenal. The number of hundreds he has scored in the second innings, chasing down scores, is ridiculous.

"It is no surprise that when he gets in that situation, with his mentality, it is just like it is meant to be. His self-belief is so high.”

Anderson said it’s Kohli’s ability to score big in the second innings that makes him the best. Kohli has 40 fifties and 27 centuries while batting second in ODIs.

"I was thinking more in terms of just chasing. Michael Bevan from Australia comes to my mind, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s - he was just phenomenal coming in at number six and doing that job,” said Anderson.

"Kohli batting at number 3 gets those hundreds while Bevan was renowned for getting his 50s, 60s and being at the end, while Kohli gets the big score, to get his teams over the line. 

“I honestly can't think of a better finisher and greater white-ball players than him.”

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