Sohail Tanvir praises Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir has praised Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, describing their experience and presence in the sport as an ‘absolute blessing’ for Indian cricket.

Tanvir highlighted Kohli’s monumental career statistics and his significant contributions to the global game, noting the joy and entertainment he has provided to fans worldwide. Kohli’s international record includes 9,230 Test runs, 15,109 ODI runs, and 4,188 T20I runs.

Both players retired from T20I cricket in June 2024 following an ICC T20 World Cup victory and concluded their Test careers in May 2025. Rohit Sharma, aged 39, remains a central figure for India in the ODI format.