India, Aug. 27 -- Reacting to the public backlash, AB de Villiers said his remark that Virat Kohli is a better overseas Test batter than Sachin Tendulkar was blown out of proportion. The former South Africa captain implied that he was simply stating his opinion, which has nothing to do with who has the better Test record. In terms of impact, de Villiers still feels Kohli outdoes Tendulkar, and while the Master Blaster is way ahead statistically, that's only half the picture.

"There was a bit of confusion with my Virat and Sachin comment. Remember, it's my opinion. I'm not axing anyone. I'm telling you the way that I see it. Sachin was the first to take things forward for India, showing all the youngsters what it takes to perform consiste...