Money
With cricket leagues bringing in money in bulk for the players, cricket has become a cash rich game now. With the entry of IPL in the game, cricketers are roped in by the franchises for huge sums, making them more lucrative.
Players now have many sources of income; big brands hire big players and offer them money. Players have personal trainers for themselves to hone their skills. Financially, they don’t have to care about their life after cricket, as most of them make enough during their careers on the field.
These are the factors which have changed the game and made it more batting oriented, which means Virat Kohli’s record breaking numbers can never match the great level of batting by former legends.
Now, let’s have a look at the batting greats who will always have the edge over Virat Kohli, even if he breaks the major batting records in cricket.