Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Steve Waugh Calls Virat Kohli 'Greatest One-Day Player'
A legendary Australian cricket captain, Steve Waugh, said that Indian cricket player Virat Kohli is the best ever at playing one-day cricket games.
Waugh called Kohli a special player that you only see once in a long time.
Kohli recently scored a good number of runs in a game against Australia.
He is already the second-highest scorer in one-day cricket history.
Waugh also said that another Indian player, Rohit Sharma, is also one of the all-time great players.
Waugh mentioned that fans really want to watch these players, but they can't play in every single game.
Former Australian captain Steve Waugh described Virat Kohli as 'probably the greatest one-day player of all time'.
Waugh characterized Kohli as a 'once-in-a-generation sort of player'.
Kohli recently scored 74 runs in an ODI against Australia, guiding India to victory.
Virat Kohli is the second-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket history, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara.
Steve Waugh also acknowledged Rohit Sharma as an 'all-time great Indian batter'.
- Who
- Former Australian captain Steve Waugh
- What
- Heaped praise on Virat Kohli, calling him 'probably the greatest one-day player of all time' and a 'once-in-a-generation sort of player'. Waugh also recognized Rohit Sharma as an 'all-time great player'.
- When
- Not specified, but in reference to Virat Kohli's return to the ODI series against Australia and his recent 74 score.
- Where
- Not specified.
- Why
- To express admiration for Virat Kohli's consistent performance and legendary status in ODI cricket, and to acknowledge Rohit Sharma as a great player.
Praise for Virat Kohli
Recognition of Rohit Sharma
Greatest ODI Player
Praise for Virat Kohli
Steve Waugh considers Virat Kohli to be 'probably the greatest one-day player of all time' and a 'once-in-a-generation sort of player'.
Recognition of Rohit Sharma
Waugh also acknowledged Rohit Sharma as an 'all-time great player', indicating high regard for other top performers.
Fan Demand for Playtime
Praise for Virat Kohli
Waugh stated that fans want to see Kohli play everywhere, emphasizing his special status.
Recognition of Rohit Sharma
He also noted the reality that players like Kohli and Sharma cannot play in every match, despite the widespread desire to watch them.
- Player Praised
- Virat Kohli
- Praiser
- Steve Waugh (Former Australian Captain)
- Kohli's ODI Ranking
- Second-highest run-scorer, behind Sachin Tendulkar
- Kohli's Century
- Scored 74 in a recent ODI against Australia
- Waugh's Assessment
- 'Greatest one-day player of all time', 'once-in-a-generation' player
- Other Player Mentioned
- Rohit Sharma
Sources
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