On day three of the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli silenced his critics with a brilliant century, leading India to a commanding 533-run lead against Australia. His former RCB teammate AB de Villiers took to social media to praise Kohli as the GOAT (greatest of all time), while other former cricketers and fans also lauded his performance and praised his determination and dedication towards representing his country. In a post-match interview, Kohli also gave credit to his wife, Anushka Sharma, for constantly supporting him through his ups and downs in the game.
Virat Kohli: The Return of a Legend
Virat Kohli, the former Indian cricket team captain, has made a triumphant return to form, silencing his critics with a brilliant century on day three of the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Kohli's Performance
Kohli scored an unbeaten 122 runs off 210 balls, anchoring India's innings and leading them to a commanding 533-run lead. His innings was characterized by patience, determination, and shot-making of the highest quality. He reached his century in 203 balls and is now on the verge of becoming the first Indian batter to score 30 Test centuries.
Praise from Critics
Kohli's performance was lauded by experts and former cricketers alike. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate AB de Villiers hailed Kohli as the "GOAT" (greatest of all time) on social media. Other former cricketers, including VVS Laxman and Shane Warne, also praised his determination and dedication towards representing his country.
Credit to Anushka Sharma
In a post-match interview, Kohli acknowledged the constant support of his wife, Anushka Sharma, throughout his career. He credited her for helping him through his ups and downs in the game.
Kohli's Past Glory
Kohli is one of the most successful batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the fastest to score 25,000 runs in international cricket and has led India to numerous victories in all formats of the game. However, he has been struggling for form in recent years, leading to criticism from some quarters.
FAQs
1. What is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy? The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a Test cricket series played between India and Australia. It is named after former Australian captain Allan Border and former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.
2. What is Kohli's current Test average? Kohli's current Test average is 50.39, making him one of the highest-run scorers in the format.
3. What is the significance of 30 Test centuries? Only 13 other batsmen have scored 30 or more Test centuries. It is a testament to Kohli's longevity, consistency, and excellence as a batsman.
4. Why was Kohli criticized in recent years? Kohli had been in a slump in recent times, failing to score a Test century for more than three years. This led to some criticism regarding his form and place in the team.
5. Who is Anushka Sharma? Anushka Sharma is an Indian actress and film producer. She is married to Virat Kohli and is known for her support of her husband's cricket career.
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