Kuldeep Yadav has compared Virat Kohli to Cristiano Ronaldo. He said Kohli is the undisputed Ronaldo of cricket.
Both are globally recognized for their exceptional physical conditioning. Kohli is still one of the fittest cricketers. He overhauled his diet and training regimen in 2012. He adopted a lifestyle inspired by Ronaldo himself. Ronaldo maintains a body fat percentage of around 7%. He follows a structured fitness program with strict discipline.
Both are renowned for performing in high-pressure situations. Kuldeep said Kohli mirrors Ronaldo’s ability to perform during tense parts of the game. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has also compared Kohli to Ronaldo. He cited his professionalism and discipline.
Both have not only led their teams. But also elevated the global profile of their sports. Kohli has been instrumental in taking cricket to a global audience. Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir stated that Kohli has taken cricket to another level, just like the craze of Ronaldo in football.
Kuldeep is not alone in this comparison. Michael Vaughan has called Kohli the cricket equivalent of Cristiano. Mohammad Amir compared Kohli to Ronaldo, saying Kohli made cricket popular globally in the same way Ronaldo popularized football. Sanju Samson also named Kohli as the cricketing equivalent of Ronaldo.
Sanju Samson Picked Virat Kohli as Cricket’s Cristiano Ronaldo Equivalent
Sanju Samson was asked to name the cricketing equivalents of current footballers. He started by naming Kuldeep Yadav as similar to Bruno Fernandes. When asked about Sergio Aguero, he named Mohammed Siraj as the ideal comparison.
Cristiano was up next, and Samson named Virat Kohli without hesitation. He said Harry Kane was calm and composed, qualities he associated with MS Dhoni, whom he picked as Kane’s equivalent. He named Jasprit Bumrah as the equivalent of Cole Palmer, noting that both players turn up for their teams regardless of what others do. For Mohamed Salah, Samson chose himself, revealing that the Liverpool star is his favorite player.
Kohli himself had sent a message to Ronaldo in 2022 after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup. He posted on Instagram calling Ronaldo the greatest of all time. He said that no trophy or title can take away what Ronaldo has done for the sport and that he is the epitome of hard work and dedication.
Dwayne Bravo Compared Virat Kohli to Cristiano Ronaldo of Cricket
Dwayne Bravo compared Virat Kohli to Cristiano Ronaldo. He said that when he sees Kohli, he sees the Ronaldo of cricket. He praised Kohli’s talent and the passion he has for the game when he represents India or RCB. He said he admires the talent and passion Kohli brings to the sport.
Bravo also mentioned that Kohli played Under-19 cricket with his younger brother Darren. He said he always tells his brother that Kohli is someone he should look up to. He even asked Kohli to talk to his brother personally about batting and cricket.
Bravo was speaking at an event where Kohli launched a signature headwear collection designed by himself. Kohli revealed that he had gone to the office of New Era during the Champions Trophy in England to work on the design process. He spent about three hours there going through materials and designs.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa Called Virat Kohli the Cristiano Ronaldo of Cricket
Sri Lankan cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa compared Virat Kohli to Ronaldo. He was speaking to PTI in an interview during IPL 2022. Rajapaksa, who was playing for Punjab Kings, praised Kohli’s fitness and work ethic.
Rajapaksa said Kohli is at a different level when it comes to fitness. He called him the Cristiano Ronaldo of cricket. He said the work Kohli puts in is visible in the results. He added that Kohli can be compared to anyone when it comes to fitness or skills. He said he learns a lot by watching him play.
Rajapaksa was looking forward to meeting Kohli and getting some advice on fitness. He had been dropped from the Sri Lankan team earlier in the year due to fitness issues. He stressed the importance of fitness for cricketers and said he has been working hard on his own fitness to stay at the top of his game.
The comments echo a similar comparison made by Dwayne Bravo in 2018, who also called Kohli the Cristiano Ronaldo of cricket.
FAQs
Q. Who did Kuldeep Yadav compare Virat Kohli to?
A. Kuldeep compared Kohli to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Q. Why did Kuldeep compare Kohli to Ronaldo?
A. Both are known for fitness and hard work.
Q. When did Kohli change his fitness lifestyle?
A. Kohli changed his diet and training in 2012.
Q. Who else compared Kohli to Ronaldo?
A. Michael Vaughan and Mohammad Amir made similar comparisons.
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