{
  "id": 2318194,
  "title": "'Pass On The Weed': Ex-Indian Cricketer Mocks AB de Villiers Over Sachin Tendulkar-Virat Kohli Comparison",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/pass-on-the-weed-ex-indian-cricketer-mocks-ab-de-villiers-over-sachin",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T06:09:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/pass-on-the-weed-ex-indian-cricketer-mocks-ab-de-villiers-over-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli-comparison"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Indian fast bowler Dodda Ganesh criticized South African cricketer AB de Villiers for comparing legendary Indian batsmen Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. De Villiers stated that while Tendulkar was the first Indian player to succeed in challenging overseas conditions, Kohli surpassed him in that aspect. De Villiers believed that Kohli elevated the bar in this regard, inspiring the next generation of Indian batsmen. However, Ganesh responded sarcastically on social media, saying \"Pass on the weed, brother\" in reaction to De Villiers' assessment. This exchange has sparked discussion among cricket fans, as they continue to debate the achievements, styles, and performances of Tendulkar and Kohli across different eras.",
  "summary": "Former India fast bowler Dodda Ganesh took a cheeky dig at South African great AB de Villiers after the latter made a bold comparison between Indian batting legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. De Villiers suggested that while Tendulkar pioneered the art of subcontinent batters succeeding in difficult overseas conditions, Kohli eventually surpassed him in that regard. De Villiers explained…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Indian fast bowler Dodda Ganesh mocks AB de Villiers' comparison.",
    "De Villiers says Kohli surpassed Tendulkar in adapting to overseas conditions.",
    "Ganesh sarcastically replies \"Pass on the weed, brother\" on social media."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Dodda Ganesh's sarcastic response implies that AB de Villiers' comparison of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli is unfounded or misguided, highlighting a divide in opinions among cricket personalities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}