Former Indian captain and Little Master Sachin Tendulkar showered Virat Kohli with praises after the superstar was enlisted on TIME Magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People in the world in 2018.

Kohli is one of the six sportspeople on the list that has only two players outside of the United States of America. He stands alongside Tennis legend Roger Federer and was lauded by the former Indian captain.

Sachin stated that India’s U19 World Cup win in 2008 with Kohli as the captain of that team was an important moment in history due to its significance in the present.

"The U19 World Cup in 2008 was very important for India, as it would define the next bunch of youngsters who would go on to represent the nation," Tendulkar wrote on TIME.

He also added that Kohli’s journey from a young and energetic teenager to the star that he is now is “remarkable” while also adding that Kohli’s strive for always improving is what sets him apart.  

“That was the first time I watched this young, passionate player lead India.

"Today Virat Kohli is a household name and a champion in cricket. Even back then, his hunger for runs and consistency was remarkable, something that has become the hallmark of his game.

"Every sportsman knows what it's like to have good spells and bad ones too.

"Virat took the criticism he faced during a disappointing West Indies series (in 2016) and returned home with a goal: to improve not only his technique, but also his fitness level. He's never looked back."

Tendulkar then enthused that Kohli and him are alike in the aspect of focusing on their own performances rather than what the critics say.