Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Panesar Favors Kohli Over Root: Better Batter
Former cricket player Monty Panesar shared his thoughts on who is a better batsman.
He thinks Virat Kohli is better than Joe Root.
Panesar likes Kohli more because of his personality and the way he plays.
Kohli stopped playing Test cricket in May 2025, after scoring a lot of runs.
Root has played more games and is currently considered the best batsman in the world.
Panesar also believes James Anderson is a better bowler than Jasprit Bumrah.
Monty Panesar, former England spinner, chose Virat Kohli as a better batter than Joe Root.
Panesar highlighted Kohli's character and aura as reasons for his preference.
Kohli retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, with 9230 runs in 123 matches.
Joe Root has 13,006 runs in 153 Test matches and currently tops ICC Test rankings for batters.
Panesar also picked James Anderson as a better bowler than Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket.
- Who
- Monty Panesar, former England spinner.
- What
- Panesar believes Virat Kohli is a better batter than Joe Root, based on character and aura.
- When
- June 7, 2025
- Where
- NA
- Why
- Panesar shared his opinion on who is a better batter between Virat Kohli and Joe Root.
- Monty Panesar's Profession
- Former England spinner
- Batter favored by Panesar
- Virat Kohli
- Other batter discussed
- Joe Root
- Kohli's Test Matches Played
- 123
- Root's Total Runs
- 13,006
- Better bowler according to Panesar
- James Anderson