When Sachin had first burst into the scene, he was aggressive and dominating yet had a matured head on his young shoulders. Virat seems to posses much the same qualities as has been quite evident from his many a scintillating innings.

Furthermore, Sachin had the technique to play both fast and spin bowling equally well and so does Kohli in equal measure. Sachin dominated bowlers from the word go and let them know who the boss is; Kohli likes to do the very same. More than anything else, both Sachin and Kohli like to take challenges which seem insurmountable and absolutely hate not accomplishing them.