New Delhi, Mar 29: People might be comparing him with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, but according to Virat Kohli, he is a lesser special player than the 'God of Cricket'.

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In a reply to Sachin Tendulkar on micro-blogging website Twitter, Virat wrote, "Thank You @sachin_rt paaji. Less special than you!" (Virat Kohli becomes No. 1 batsman again)

Virat responded to the complement from the Master Blaster himself, after the former single-handedly guided India to a historic victory in the 'virtual' quarter-final match against Australia in the ICC World T20 at Mohali, on Sunday.

Thank You @sachin_rt paaji. Less special than you! 😇

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 28, 2016

Tendulkar led the effusive praise for Kohli, terming his unbeaten 82-run innings last night as a "special" one. "Woooow @imVkohli ...special it was... Great win, fighting all the way! #IndvsAus," Tendulkar tweeted.

Woooow @imVkohli ...special it was... Great win, fighting all the way! #IndvsAus

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 27, 2016

Thanks to Kohli's heroics with the bat, India successfully chased down 161 and booked a spot in the semi-finals, where they will face West Indies on March 31 (Thursday) in Mumbai.

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The 27-year-old cricketer, who also happens to be the no.1 T20 batsman, with his incredible innings of 82 off 51 balls against Australia at PCA stadium, triggered a debate whether he's a better batsman than Sachin Tendulkar.

But, seems the Delhi-lad himself has decided to put such comparisons to an end with his remarks.

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