James Anderson Retired:'It seemed that Kohli was getting a chance on every ball...' Anderson said this about Kohli after retirement
Kohli scored 305 runs in 36 Test innings played against Anderson. Kohli faced a total of 710 balls from Anderson, out of which 560 were dot balls. Kohli hit 39 fours off Anderson's ball. Kohli's strike rate against this legendary bowler was 42.95.
Ankush Pandey
England's experienced fast bowler, James Anderson, has retired from international cricket. With his victory in the first Test against West Indies, this legendary England bowler put an end to his long career. Anderson was among England's best bowlers and took more than 700 wickets in his Test career. Anderson had said that Sachin Tendulkar was the best batsman against whom he enjoyed bowling, but his rivalry with Virat Kohli was of a different level.
There was tough competition between Anderson and Kohli
There was a tough competition between Kohli and Anderson in Test cricket. In 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2021, the two players always tried to dominate each other. In 2014, Anderson made Kohli his victim several times, but 4 years later, Kohli was once again not out on Anderson's ball. Anderson dismissed Kohli a total of seven times in 25 Test matches. The kind of competition that has been between the two players can be gauged from the fact that Anderson mentioned Kohli in his farewell speech.
What did Anderson say about Kohli?
After playing his last Test match, Anderson said, you have to face many ups and downs. Some series are great for you and some do not give good memories because the batsman does better than you. In the initial days, bowling against Virat Kohli, I felt that I could get him out on every ball. After this, you are not able to take his wicket, this makes you feel very disappointed.
How was the record of Kohli and Anderson?
Kohli and Anderson first faced each other in 2014, when Anderson completely dominated against this star batsman. He dismissed Kohli five times in 10 Tests. Two years later, in 2016, Kohli showed his strength and made Anderson and England sweat during the five-match Test series in India. In 2018, Kohli again impressed with his skills and scored a total of 700 runs while not getting out on Anderson's ball even once. 3 years later, in 2021, Anderson dismissed Kohli 3 times and that series was tied 2-2. Earlier this year, a five-match Test series was held between India and England and it seemed that these two giants would face each other for the last time, but Kohli was not available for this series.
Kohli scored 305 runs in 36 Test innings played against Anderson. Kohli faced a total of 710 balls from Anderson, out of which 560 balls were dot balls. Kohli hit 39 fours off Anderson's ball. Kohli's strike rate against this legendary bowler was 42.95.
