Alyssa Healy ranks India's Virat Kohli fourth among 'Fab Four'
Alyssa Healy, the captain of Australia's women's cricket team, has sparked a new debate in the cricketing world. In a recent podcast interview with LiSTNR Sport, she ranked Indian cricketer Virat Kohli at the bottom of the 'Fab Four.' This group also includes Kane Williamson from New Zealand, England's Joe Root, and Steve Smith from Australia. Despite acknowledging Kohli as "the greatest player in the world," Healy based her ranking on statistical analysis.
Kohli's stats remarkable: Healy
Healy's assessment of Kohli's performance was based on the volume of his game-time and the pressure he faces. "I think about how much cricket he plays and that's where I look at his stats. And they are remarkable based on the sheer amount of cricket he plays and the pressure he is under," she stated during the podcast interview. Despite having a lower Test average than his peers, Kohli has shown exceptional performance in ODIs and T20Is.
Healy compares Kohli and Williamson
In the podcast, Healy drew comparisons between Kohli and Williamson. She noted that while Kohli has strong support from players like KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma, Williamson often carries his team single-handedly. "Williamson has carried the whole New Zealand team, whereas for Virat, he is the greatest player in the world," she stated. This observation further fueled her decision to rank Kohli fourth among the 'Fab Four.'
Healy's top pick and reasoning
Healy's top pick among the 'Fab Four' is Williamson, whom she described as a "one-man army." She believes that his record of scoring over 8,700 runs from 100 Tests, often single-handedly leading New Zealand to victory, sets him apart. "I feel that if Williamson doesn't make those runs, New Zealand don't get anywhere near winning," she explained during the podcast interview. This statement underscores her high regard for Williamson's contributions to his team.
A look at Kohli's Test stats
In a career spanning over a decade, Kohli has smashed 8,848 runs from 113 Tests at a remarkable average of 49.15. His tally includes 29 tons, the lowest among the other Fab Four members. However, Kohli has the joint-most centuries away from home (15) in this group, with Smith. He also has the second-most runs (4,584) in this regard. Notably, Kohli has an incredible average of 54.08 in Australia in Test cricket.
