On Virat Kohli vs Joe Root 'Best Test Batter' Debate, Adam Gilchrist's Perfect Response

Adam Gilchrist argued that Joe Root has never scored a Test century in Australia.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan picked compatriot Joe Root as the best Test batter during a recent interaction. However, during the same discussion, former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist went on to name India star Virat Kohli as the best of the best. While both agreed that Kohli is indeed the better batter in limited overs cricket, Vaughan sided with Root, considering his recent form in the longest format of the game. However, Gilchrist argued that Root has never scored a Test century in Australia. Who would you rather, Joe Root or Virat Kohli ?The guys debate who they would pick in every format in different countries Australia and you might be surprisedLink to watch the full episode now - https://t.co/wAgUAj0XsT#ClubPrairieFire pic.twitter.com/MH5aMD0dVJ

He also labelled Kohli's 123 against Australia at Perth in 2018 as one of best knocks he has ever seen.

Here's how the entire conversation went:

"In the last short while. Over a long period, Joe Root's stats are..well he is the best England ever had," Gichrist said on Club Prairie Fire podcast.

"Virat scored one of the best tons I've seen at the Perth stadium in the first Test match ever played there, that was probably different gravy. I'd probably say Virat," he added.