Rahul Dravid, the former head coach of India, applauded Virat Kohli following the renowned batsman’s spectacular century in the second innings of the series’ opening Test match against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Fans and analysts agree that Kohli needed this innings because his performance in red-ball cricket had been questioned for a while.
Kohli achieved an undefeated 100* from 143 deliveries, ending his more than 500-day Test century drought. His outstanding knock was notable for having two sixes and eight fours. In the final seconds of the post-Tea session on Day 3, his forceful knock allowed India to score some quick runs and offered them a chance to take a swing at the Australian hitters.
Then, on Day 4, the hosts were bowled out for 238 after losing three wickets to Stumps and ultimately losing by 295 runs. According to Rahul Dravid, the former head coach of India, Kohli’s knock will help him in the five-match series if he scores a century in the opening Test.
When we were in South Africa months ago, I believed he was batting extremely well on a few challenging wickets. He has been batting really well ever since. His achievement of reaching that hundred at the beginning of the series is just pleasant. Dravid told Star Sports, “I believe he has the potential to have a big series.”
The record of Tendulkar’s 100 international hundreds was eclipsed by Virat Kohli.
In his ongoing quest to eclipse Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries, Virat Kohli celebrated his 81st century in cricket. The 36-year-old has now scored 9,145 runs at an average of 48.13 from 119 Test matches. He has achieved 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries in the game’s longest version.
At the Adelaide Oval on Friday, December 6, the second Test will begin. This is the first pink-ball Test for India since March 2022.
With 973 runs at an average of 73.61 from 11 innings, Kohli has an incredible record at the Adelaide Oval. When Australia and India restart their rivalry next month, he hopes to retain his passion for the location.
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