Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has compared India captain Virat Kohli and his situation of not winning ICC trophies to the legendary Argentina footballer Lionel Messi. He further added that the final of any big events is the real tests of legendary players.

Notably, Virat Kohli will lead India in the upcoming inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against New Zealand which is scheduled to start on June 18. The veteran again shared that temperament is the key for the big events rather than the consistency. He again stated that composure and seizing the big moments is what makes one different from others.

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“Look at Sir Viv Richards. He always used to perform on big occasions. The WTC final will be a great opportunity for Kohli to score a ton and lead India to a trophy. He’s already among legends but leading India to the WTC trophy will be one more feather in his cap. A podium like this is a great chance for Kohli to enter into the club of ‘all-time greats’. He’s got the ability to do that. He just needs to manage his talent according to the situation,” Ramiz Raja said in a conversation with India TV.

He also highlighted that like Virat Kohli, a huge name in global sports, footballer Lionel Messi, too hasn’t won a major title with his national team Argentina so far. “Some big names like Lionel Messi are still yet to win major silverware with Argentina. It’s all about temperament. Performing in big games like a World Cup final proves a player’s mettle,” Raja concluded.

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However, New Zealand are currently playing against England in a two-match Test series where the first Test ended in a draw as well. The second Test will start soon. Meanwhile, India will pay a five-match Test series against England after the WTC Final.