5 footballers and their cricketing equivalents

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo and Virat Kohli

Was there any doubt as to whether these two would feature? Arrogant, supremely fit, confident and most importantly the best (arguably) players in the world, both Kohli and Ronaldo have a lot in common both in terms of the way they play and the people they are.

Never ready to give up, both Ronaldo and Kohli have worked supremely hard on their skills. Blessed with immense natural talent, Ronaldo’s dedication and determination to be the best has made him the phenomenon he is today. Also, Kohli’s will to win and hunger for the game is unparalleled.

Kohli himself recently suggested that he admired Real Madrid’s goal scoring machine Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking in a recent interview with the England and Wales cricket board, Kohli said:

"I take a lot of inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo. The way he has stayed on top for so many years, it's nothing but down to hard work. I have heard he is the most hardworking footballer in the world and that's why he is where he is.

Messi is a freak (genius) but this guy (Ronaldo) is giving him run for his money because of his hard work,"

While Kohli hits 100s for fun, Ronaldo scores goals for fun. Also, both of them are easily the most recognisable faces of their respective sports and it is only apt to end this slider with this comparison.

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