Adam Gilchrist’s Perfect Response On Virat Kohli vs Joe Root ‘Best Test Batter’ Debate
During a recent interaction former captain of team England Michael Vaughan picked compatriot Joe Root as the best Test batter. However, during the same discussion, former wicketkeeper-batter of Australia Adam Gilchrist went on to name India star Virat Kohli as the best of the best. While both agreed that Kohli is indeed the better batter in limited overs cricket, Vaughan sided with Root, considering his recent form in the longest format of the game. However, Gilchrist argued that Root has never scored a Test century in Australia.
He also labelled Kohli's 123 against Australia at Perth in 2018 as one of best knocks he has ever seen.
Gichrist said, “In the last short while. Over a long period, Joe Root’s stats are. Well he is the best England ever had.”
“Virat scored one of the best tons I’ve seen at the Perth stadium in the first Test match ever played there, that was probably different gravy. I’d probably say Virat,” he added.
To this Vaughan responded by saying, “I wouldn’t argue with that in Australia. I would say Virat in Australia against the Aussies, anywhere else I’m going Joe Root.”