1.Balance:Both Sachin and Kohli are masters of the game and the one trait common to both which comes to our mind when we see them bat is their balance.Both the modern greats have an upright stance where they are not falling over and are able to extend their front foot to the pitch of the delivery and punch through the line giving them the gift of timing.
2.Temperament:Another important aspect of their game was temperament where they would judje the situation and play out of their skins as and when it was required.Kohli demonstrated this the best when he would play his best cricket while chasing big targets and sachin who would play his best shots at the age of 20 against the mighty australians at Perth.It would be safe that "Fear of Failure" was just not a part of their game.
3.Affinity for the Australians:Kohli scored his first test century against the Australians and it was sachin's hundred at perth in 1991 that announced his arrival to the world.Both players seemed to play their best cricket against the best attack of their times in Australia.
4.Pacing themselves:When it comes to limited overs cricket both players know how to judge the situation and pace their innings to the best of their quality.Both players took some time to get themselves in and assess the pitch before going all out .This trait of kohli helps him to chase down huge totals without taking a lot of pressure.
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5.shot players:Both the players in discussion seem to have the gift of timing where they mostly punch the ball and it would race towards the boundary.Kohli and Sachin both heavily depended upon the cover drive,square cut,sweep and pull to score their bulk of runs.Kohli has always demonstrated that the finess with which he plays sets him apart from the rest of the guys of his generation.
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