Virat Kohli is the modern-day Sachin Tendulkar, they say. While that is debatable, jumping on the subject is the man himself. Kohli says he is not in the same class as Tendulkar. In an interview to India Today, Kohli talked about how Tendulkar was his inspiration and how he does see himself as good as him. Also Read - Dream11 IPL: MS Dhoni Has Left Behind Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in Terms of Popularity: Sunil Gavaskar

“Honestly I feel embarrassed. It is unfair and Sachin can’t be compared with anyone. Comparisons are not valid from my end. I have looked up to him but want to be myself and definitely draw inspiration from him. He is two levels above any player. Sachin was born with talent and I had to work for it,” he said. Also Read - Dream11 IPL 2020, MI vs CSK: Sachin Tendulkar On Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Opener

There is as much talk about Kohli’s aggression as there is of his run scoring. The man himself says, “I understand I have crossed lines many times. Crossing the line has also helped me correct myself. I’m more calm now but whenever there will be a need for aggression, I will be up for it.” Also Read - MI vs CSK Dream11 IPL 2020: Rohit Sharma Could Edge Virat Kohli's Record Against MS Dhoni's Team

He also talked about leadership and said, “Captaincy is something that comes naturally to me. Initially, I was not good at handling different players differently but I have been fortunate to have players of my age in the team.”

India’s Test captain gave his views on the longest format of the game and said, “I am not worried about Test cricket’s future. It is still very popular. When you perform, it gives real satisfaction… also in terms of job satisfaction. I still feel in Test cricket I have a long way to go. I want Test victories, series wins…want to win Test matches for the team and India. Stats and other things doesn’t matter.”