Amazing to see Virat Kohli transform into world’s best batsman, says Paddy Upton

The South African is of the opinion that while there have been many talented batsmen to have played for India, what makes Virat different is his drive and the ability to convert potential into results.

“We definitely saw the potential (in 2011) but there is a lot of potential in India and across the world. Like Kohli, many other cricketers had the potential but it’s just amazing to watch how he has translated his potential to effectively being the number one batsman in the world,” Upton told IANS in a recent interview.

“Well in terms of mental approach to batting, one of the similarities is that both of them stay very focused on their job at hand. They understand exactly how to pace the innings to get to the point where they can take the team across the line. Both of them have very different ways of pacing the innings. Kohli gets to the run rate (required) and literally stays at the run rate from over number one and he accelerates whenever he feels the time is behind.