Former cricketer Simon Doull argues that ODI batting is not inherently easier than other formats, using Virat Kohli as a prime example. Doull suggests Kohli's significantly superior ODI record compared to his Test record, unlike peers like Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and Steve Smith, indicates Kohli uniquely mastered the format. Doull posits that Kohli's success stems from his individual ability to navigate ODI challenges such as strike rotation and gear switching, rather than the format itself being simpler.