Overview

• Virat Kohli identified James Anderson as the toughest bowler he has faced in Test cricket, particularly in English conditions.
• In ODIs, Kohli named Lasith Malinga as the most difficult pacer and Adil Rashid as the toughest spinner to face.
• Kohli highlighted Sunil Narine's consistency and variation as reasons for naming him the toughest bowler in T20 cricket.
• These insights were shared in a video released on May 3, 2025, ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL match against Chennai Super Kings.
• Kohli, currently in stellar form with 443 IPL 2025 runs, adds depth to the build-up for RCB's push for a top-two finish.