What happened to 3 players once rated bigger than Kohli
Let us take a look at three players who were once considered bigger than Kohli, and see where they are now.
Sabbir Rahman (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh batter Sabbir Rahman was once seen as his country’s answer to modern, aggressive batting. His breakthrough came in the 2016 Asia Cup, where he emerged as Bangladesh’s top run-scorer with 176 runs at an average of 44.00. His consistency in that tournament, including a match-winning fifty against Sri Lanka in what was Bangladesh’s first T20I win over them, earned him the ‘Player of the Series’ award.
At that time, many believed Sabbir could anchor Bangladesh’s middle order for years, much like Kohli did for India. However, despite flashes of brilliance, Shabbir’s career was marred by disciplinary issues and inconsistent form. Suspensions and fines further derailed his progress, and he eventually lost his place in the national team. His last international appearance came in 2022 during a T20I against Pakistan at Christchurch.
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