AB de Villiers rates Kohli above Tendulkar in overseas Test play
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below:
AB de Villiers said Virat Kohli has eclipsed Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Test batting, sparking widespread online mockery.
- De Villiers praised Kohli’s ability to succeed in difficult foreign conditions.
- He contrasted Kohli’s record with Tendulkar’s pioneering overseas achievements.
- Social media users ridiculed the comment, labeling it a “weed” joke.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 33% center, 67% right.
How each side framed it
Center: Highlighted the nuanced comparison, noting Kohli’s later superiority while acknowledging Tendulkar’s pioneering role. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
'Pass On The Weed': Ex-Indian Cricketer Mocks AB de Villiers Over Sachin Tendulkar-Virat Kohli Comparison
Right-leaning: Focused on the backlash, portraying the comment as a controversial slight that drew harsh criticism. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
‘Virat Was Even Better’: AB de Villiers Picks Kohli Over Sachin Tendulkar In Overseas Tests
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Times Now on ; 3 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- ‘Virat Was Even Better’: AB de Villiers Picks Kohli Over Sachin Tendulkar In Overseas Tests — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- 'Pass On The Weed': Ex-Indian Cricketer Mocks AB de Villiers Over Sachin Tendulkar-Virat Kohli Comparison — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- 'Pass On The Weed': AB de Villiers Brutally Mocked For Putting Virat Kohli Ahead Of Sachin Tendulkar — Times Now (right-leaning) ·