Glenn Maxwell is a big fan of Sachin Tendulkar. But when he was asked to name the best player he has ever seen in each format, he did not pick the Indian legend. Instead, he chose his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Virat Kohli as the best ODI player he has ever seen. For T20s, he picked West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell, and for Tests, he chose Australia’s Steve Smith.
Maxwell shared the dressing room with Kohli for four seasons at RCB. Speaking about Kohli, he said some of the things he has done against Australia have been ridiculous. He added that Kohli just has more time and is able to put the ball wherever he wants. He called Kohli a different level.
Kohli has scored 14,941 runs in the format at an average just under 59. He is also the fastest batter in history to reach every 1,000-run marker from 8,000 all the way to 14,000. He reached each milestone in fewer innings than anyone before him. He got to 8,000 runs in 175 innings, 9,000 in 194 innings, and 10,000 in 205 innings. Kohli reached 14,000 during the 2025 Champions Trophy in a chase against Pakistan in Dubai.
When it comes to T20 cricket, Maxwell feels it is hard to look past Andre Russell. He described Russell’s power as ridiculous. He said if Russell gets going, you cannot stop him. He also highlighted Russell’s bowling and fielding abilities and called him the perfect cricketer.
For Tests, Maxwell said it is difficult to go past Steve Smith. He said he was lucky to be part of the Test squad in 2017 for the series in India, where Smith scored a couple of hundreds and was batting on a different planet. He called Smith incredible and said he was simply too good.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Set to Return for West Indies ODI Series Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return to India’s ODI team for the upcoming home series against the West Indies. The veteran duo is expected to be back in action on September 27, 2026. After retiring from Tests and T20Is, both batters are now focused solely on the 50-over format. Their experience will be crucial as India builds towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The two senior stars have been rested for the white-ball assignments against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Their next appearance will be in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. The first ODI will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The second match is scheduled for September 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The series will conclude on October 3 at the Maharaja Yadavindra International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
India have a packed ODI schedule after the West Indies series. They will travel to New Zealand for a three-match ODI series in November. Further ODI series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are also lined up before the 2027 World Cup.
Kohli and Rohit were both part of India’s most recent ODI series in England. India lost that series 2-1. Rohit had a difficult start but responded with a spectacular 138 off 110 balls in the third ODI at Lord’s. It was his 34th ODI century. He finished the series with 175 runs. Rohi has scored 1,428 runs in 27 ODIs, the most by an overseas batter. Kohli is second on that list with 1,349 runs.
Since the start of 2025, Kohli has scored 1,035 runs in 19 ODI innings at an average of 64.68. He has four centuries and seven fifties. Rohit has made 1,029 runs in 23 innings at an average of 46.77, with three centuries and five half-centuries. Both players remain central to India’s plans for the 2027 World Cup. Their experience on challenging surfaces will be valuable in South Africa.
FAQs
Q. Who does Glenn Maxwell rate as the best ODI batter?
A. Maxwell rates Virat Kohli as the best ODI batter.
Q. Who did Maxwell choose as the best T20 player?
A. Maxwell chose West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell.
Q. Who did Maxwell pick as the best Test player?
A. Maxwell picked Australia’s Steve Smith.
Q. How many ODI runs has Virat Kohli scored?
A. Kohli has scored 14,941 ODI runs.
Q. When will Kohli return to India’s ODI team?
A. Kohli is expected to return on September 27, 2026.
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