Shane Watson feels another batsman is playing better than Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is arguably one of the greatest batsmen to have ever played the game. He is technically sound and has got a great temperament. Within the few years of cricket that he played, Virat has several records to his name and is in the course of surpassing many. Many current and former cricketers have adored his game and termed him to be one of the best.

However, former Aussie all-rounder, Shane Watson has other thoughts. He named a batsman from the current Indian team who he feels is better the Indian skipper Virat Kohli. Watson who played the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season and got a close look at all the prominent players has also justified his pick with some valid statements.

KL Rahul is incredibly good: Shane Watson

Watto named KL Rahul as the cricketer who is the best in the world at the moment. He was left in awe after watching Rahul bat. He feels that the right-hander has got a great technique and has got enough skill to outplay any bowling attack in the world, termed the Indian ‘incredibly good’ and said that he loves watching Rahul play.

“To top it, he has got a great defence too. He is incredibly good. So, I have my fingers crossed that he plays this Test series because I absolutely love watching him play. Whether it is T20 like we saw in this year’s IPL, or ODIs or the longer format, he has got all the skills required to dominate against all types of bowling,” the 37-year-old said talking to India Today.

Furthermore, Watson was asked to pick one between Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav. However, he didn’t name one among them as in his view both are good in their own respects.

“Ashwin is an incredible bowler, has a great record and provides a lot with the bat too. But I am not too sure because Kuldeep is an X-factor as well and bowled brilliantly during the ODI and T20 series in England. So, I am not sure which way I will go. Again this is a good problem to have as both are match-winning bowlers,” said Watson.

He concluded by saying India are the favourites to win the Test series in England.

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