Virat Kohli Names Chris Gayle as Best T20 Opener Over Rohit Sharma

In a recent social media interaction hosted by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli named Chris Gayle as the best T20 opener, choosing him over Indian players Rohit Sharma and Virender Sehwag. Kohli emphasized the T20 format in his selections, highlighting Gayle's record as the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket and his impact on the game. Kohli also preferred Sehwag over Sachin Tendulkar for T20, reflecting format-specific considerations. Kohli will next play for RCB in the IPL 2026 season opener on March 28.