'Pass on the weed': Ex-India cricketer mocks AB de Villiers over Virat Kohli- Sachin Tendulkar take

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Sachin Tendulkar are central figures in this debate. Dodda Ganesh, a former South African fast bowler, criticized AB de Villiers for rating Virat Kohli ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Test conditions. Ganesh argued that while Tendulkar pioneered success for subcontinent batsmen overseas, Kohli surpassed him in strength. De Villiers praised Tendulkar’s legacy but felt Kohli elevated the standard. Ganesh responded with a playful comment, 'Pass on the weed, brother,' on X. Their close friendship may have influenced Ganesh’s assessment. Tendulkar’s overseas record stands out: 8,705 runs in 106 Tests at 54.7 average, including 29 centuries. Kohli, with 4,894 runs in 68 Tests at 41.51 average, has fewer centuries but notable achievements like leading India to Australia’s first Test win. Tendulkar’s late-career resurgence was remarkable, scoring over 1,500 runs in 2010 alone. Kohli’s peak years included 697 runs in England in 2018 and four double-centuries in a calendar year. While Kohli dominates in white-ball cricket, Tendulkar’s overseas record remains unmatched in most countries except the West Indies. Ganesh’s playful remark contrasts with de Villiers’ more analytical take, highlighting differing perspectives on Tendulkar and Kohli’s overseas contributions.