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Harmison Names Virat Kohli Greatest of the Last 30 Years, Citing Modern Pressures

Kohli prepares for an ODI return in Australia next week after stepping away from Tests in May.

Overview

  • Former England pacer Steve Harmison placed Kohli ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in a greatness ranking on talkSPORT Cricket.
  • Harmison argued Kohli has navigated heavier off-field demands and rapid changes in the game while sustaining elite performance.
  • Kohli holds the record for most ODI hundreds at 51, yet he remains behind Tendulkar’s 18,426 ODI runs with 14,181, which reports say he is unlikely to overhaul.
  • The 37-year-old is set for his first India appearance in seven months during a three-ODI tour of Australia.
  • Weighing in on selection debates, Harmison said heavy international workloads explain why Kohli and Rohit Sharma rarely play domestic cricket and warned that enforcing such requirements could backfire.