AB de Villiers has lauded Virat Kohli for his hard work and determination. He compared the former India captain to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Lewis Hamilton.

“Virat Kohli is like Woods, Ronaldo, Messi, Djokovic, Federer and Hamilton. He has a desire to be the best and doesn’t give up. His fighting spirit is amazing and he is the best of the best,” AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.

Kohli will play in the upcoming three one-day internationals against the West Indies. He hasn’t been named in the squad for the five T20Is against the same opponent.