Virat Kohli, Star India batter claimed that his century was fulfilling because he had to “do the hard yards” and that he had to be patient because the wicket was sluggish after scoring his 76th international century in his 500th international game. West Indies lost just one wicket in the fourth session of the second Test at Port of Spain on Saturday, as they got off to a cautious start in their response to India’s mammoth first innings total of 438 runs.
“I had a great time out there. I was moving in the rhythm I desired. started out in a difficult situation. During these occasions, I turn on. I get energized when I have something to overcome. I had to wait because the outfield moved slowly. After the game, Virat stated, “I had to put in the hard yards, so it was extremely fulfilling.
When the team needs him, Virat remarked, milestones mean something to him. He also expressed his thanks for being able to participate in 500 games.
The famous Don Bradman’s batting record was matched by the Virat Kohli, who also surpassed the milestone set by Sachin Tendulkar, in a moment of pure brilliance. On this historic day, Kohli, who is renowned for his amazing abilities and unyielding resolve, spoke openly about the personal struggles he overcame in the midst of his extraordinary accomplishments. Kohli’s open reflections on the highs and lows of his journey offer a glimpse into the tenacity and determination that characterize his cricketing career.
Virat Kohli joined the exclusive company of Sir Donald Bradman on the day that will always be remembered in cricket history by amassing a magnificent batting average. With a batting average that has served as the standard for decades, Bradman, who is frequently regarded as the best cricket player of all time, established an unmatched record. Because of his exceptional batting consistency, Kohli was able to bat beside the cricketing legend.
The iconic Sachin Tendulkar’s records were surpassed by Virat Kohli as a result of his insatiable appetite for runs, further establishing his place among the sport’s all-time greats. Kohli’s extraordinary talent and his capacity for overcoming obstacles are demonstrated by his ability to surpass Tendulkar’s milestones.
In his 500th international game, he broke the record for the first player to ever score a century.
Furthermore, he is third among the ‘Fab Four’ of contemporary batting, with Australia’s Steve Smith (32), England’s Joe Root (30), and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (28) above him when it comes to Test hundreds.
Virat leads all current players with the most international centuries (76), followed by Root (46), David Warner (45), Steve Smith (44) and Rohit Sharma (44) apiece.
He also surpassed all previous Indian scorers of runs in the ICC World Test Championship. Virat has participated in 34 games since it began in 2019 and has amassed 2,063 runs at an average of 38.92. In 56 innings, he has amassed four hundreds, nine fifties, with a top score of 254*. With Root (3,891 runs) at the top of the list, he has the ninth-highest scoring total in WTC history.
The life of Kohli is one of endurance, tenacity, and the readiness to accept one’s own personal development. His path serves as a reminder that even in the midst of the glory, players are also human beings who have challenges and times of introspection as he continues to inspire cricket fans across the world. For ambitious athletes and cricket fans alike, Kohli’s narrative serves as a source of inspiration and fortitude, demonstrating the value of tenacity and self-belief both on and off the field.
Source- NDTV