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Widening spotlight puts Kohli under more pressure than Tendulkar, feels Alec Stewart

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Former England wicket-keeper batsman Alec Stewart has opined that Indian captain Virat Kohli is battling against much more pressure when compared to Sachin Tendulkar during his iconic career.

With the widening spotlight emanating from the emergence of social media among other platforms, the 55-year old alluded to the easier accessibility factor of the passionate followers of the game.

Stewart said, "Both represent a country with 1.3 billion people and there will be massive expectations. But it’s a tribute to these people the way they deal with adulation - it's more than just a game of cricket. But the pressure has grown more these days."

He added, "It’s potentially harder on Kohli than Tendulkar because of the accessibility now -- TV, radio, social media, online, these days everyone has an opinion. The spotlight is even greater now."