#5 David Warner

"Even if they used a marble, Virat Kohli would still see it like a balloon." - David Warner.
It's not easy to get some serious compliments from a direct and a fierce competitor, especially if the rival is a typical Aussie like David Warner. Fire Vs Fire.
Kohli has often been said to be someone who can match the level of Aussie attitude in Cricket. The aggressive guy who won't sit quietly against a sled. However, Warner doesn't sit back when it comes to praising Virat Kohli.
He once even described Kohli as a 'Genius' when a user on Twitter asked him to describe Kohli in one word.
#6 Gary Kirsten

"Virat is a rare talent. I was fortunate to be part of that process of seeing him grow and that gives me immense pleasure." - Gary Kirsten.
A lot of credit for Virat's steady start in International cricket goes to former Indian coach Gary Kirsten. But the Protean states himself to be fortunate to experience the growth of Virat Kohli first-hand. That's some compliment now.
Under Gary Kirsten, India won the ICC World Cup in 2011 in India, ending a 28-year long wait. Virat Kohli played a crucial knock of 35 runs in the Final and Sri Lanka.
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