Virat Kohli

2023 - 3 - 12

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Virat Kohli ends 3-year Test century drought with a patient 100 ... (News Live)

Indian batter Virat Kohli notched up his 28th Test century on Day 4 (Sunday) of the 4th Test against Australia in Ahmedabad. With a patient knock, ...

In the same period his peers Joe Root scored at 53, Kane Williamson at 56 and Steve Smith at 48.India’s Virat Kohli kisses the locket as he celebrates scoring a century. 13 centuries scored by Joe Root in the said period where Kohli went without a Test century. Virat Kohli 8230 at 48.12 (27 hundreds) 25.70 was Kohli’s Test average between his 27th and 28th Test centuries. His previous longest wait was 11 innings that he took between his 11th and 12th Test centuries. With a patient knock, Kohli ended his long Test century drought of over three years.

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Virat Kohli crushes Brian Lara's record, feat goes unnoticed in IND ... (Hindustan Times)

The leading run-scorer against Australia is the legendary former India captain Sachin Tendulkar. In 110 matches and 144 innings, Tendulkar scored 6,707 runs at ...

Since then, Kohli turned in a stellar performance at the T20 World Cup and then went on a run of scoring three centuries in four ODI matches. Lara on the other hand had scored 4714 runs in 82 matches and 108 innings against Australia with 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries against them. In 110 matches and 144 innings, Tendulkar scored 6,707 runs at an average of 49.68. Kohli also has an average of 58.82 in India, which is the highest among batters who have scored 4000 Test runs in the country. Kohli looked completely in control throughout the final session and went on to score his first Test half-century in 16 innings. In 89 matches and 104 innings, the 34-year-old has scored 4729 runs at an average of 50.84.

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IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli ends Test ton drought, first hundred in ... (The Indian Express)

The last hundred Kohli scored was against Bangladesh in the pink ball Test at the Eden Gardens in November 2019.

It is for the first time they’ve been able to do so against Australia as the final Test of the 2023 Border Gavaskar Trophy approaches a likely draw. The last hundred Kohli scored was against Bangladesh in the pink ball Test at the Eden Gardens in November 2019. Resuming his innings at 59 off 128 on Sunday, Kohli took his time to score the remaining 41 runs.

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IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Virat Kohli smashes first Test century since 2019 (Sportstar)

Earlier this year, Kohli became the fastest batsman to record 25000 runs in International cricket during India's second Test against Australia.

Earlier this year, Kohli became the fastest batsman to record 25,000 runs in International cricket during India’s second Test against Australia. His decisive 194-ball 136 saw India win the match by an innings and 46 runs. The right-handed batter, who was chasing an elusive Test hundred, finally achieved the feat for the first time since a match against Bangladesh in November 2019.

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Virat Kohli hits first Test hundred since November 2019, kisses ... (WION)

The moment that every Indian cricket fan was waiting for for the past three years came well and truly alive on Sunday in Ahmedabad as Virat Kohli completed ...

This ton is also his 14th in India and 24th while batting at number four in Tests. It’s been more than three years since Virat last scored a Test hundred at the Eden Gardens against Bangladesh. In the process, he also equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s tally of scoring eight Test hundreds against Australia, only behind Sachin – who has 11 to his name.

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Virat Kohli Century: 'Should We Bow-' Twitter Reacts As 'King Kohli ... (ABP Live)

Virat Kohli Century: This was the former India captain's 28th Test match hundred and his 75th overall in international cricket.

Has the power and the tools, and knows when to use what. [pic.twitter.com/v8EOPa8vpn] [March 12, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/5Yl4mCJpWV] [March 12, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/V0kkFcnyT0] [March 12, 2023] This was the former India captain's 28th Test match hundred and his 75th overall in international cricket. However, after having conceded 480 runs in the first innings when India needed their batting order to stand up, Kohli delivered an impressive performance.

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King is Back: Virat Kohli hits 28th Test Ton, 75th international century (OdishaTV)

ESPN took to Twitter and wrote The wait is over the drought has ended Virat Kohli has his first Test century since November 2019 INDvAUS.

Similarly, Royal Challengers Bangalore tweeted, “Virat Kohli brings up his 75th international century. Virat Kohli has his first Test century since November 2019. Cricket GOAT Virat Kohli hit his most-awaited 28th Test century after almost 3.5 years on Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia.

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Ind vs Aus: Virat Kohli hits 28th Test century as India cross 400 ... (Lagatar English)

Lagatar24 Desk. New Delhi, March 12: Virat Kohli scored his much anticipated 28th Test tonne as India passed the 400-run milestone against Australia on Day ...

New Delhi, March 12: Virat Kohli scored his much anticipated 28th Test tonne as India passed the 400-run milestone against Australia on Day 4 of the fourth Test. India was 289-3 at stumps, 191 runs behind Australia’s 480-run total. Earlier, India’s first innings reply was strong with Shubman Gill’s brilliant century.

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IND vs AUS | Virat Kohli ends Test century drought, first hundred in ... (The Hindu)

Virat Kohli scored a sublime 136 in India's only innings at Eden Gardens and helped his team secure an innings and 46-run victory.

It was the most-awaited ton as his last century came against Bangladesh in November 2019. "600kg Gorilla off his back," Ravi Shastri boomed on commentary as Mr. There was a gap of 41 innings between his last century and this one, with the previous one coming over three years ago against Bangladesh in November 2019.

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IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli gets his 28th Test ton as India close in on ... (Economic Times)

For the 15000 odd people present at Motera, it was a Sunday to remember as Kohli guided Nathan Lyon towards mid-wicket to complete his first Test hundred ...

The only time he got closest to hitting a boundary was a flick through mid-wicket off Cameron Green but Mitchell Starc cut it down to three runs. At the break, [Kohli](/topic/kohli)was batting on 135 and had Axar Patel (38 batting, 75 balls) for company. The left-arm spinner has now compiled more than 200 runs in this series. The hundred, his 75th in international cricket, came off 241 balls. The only one who got a couple of deliveries to break back sharply was Lyon (2/124 in 58 overs). [Virat Kohli](/panache/panache-people-101/virat-kohli/profileshow/82068473.cms)scored his first Test hundred after a gap of more than three years as [India](/topic/india)reached 472 for five at tea on day four of the fourth and final Test here on Sunday.

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India vs Australia: Numbers behind Virat Kohli's long wait (The Indian Express)

IND vs AUS: 8 centuries puts Kohli on par with Sunil Gavaskar's tally of hundreds against Australia. Sachin Tendulkar is leading the list with 11.

Virat Kohli 8230 at 48.12 (27 hundreds) In the same period his peers Joe Root scored at 53, 13 centuries scored by Joe Root in the said period where Kohli went without a Test century. Steve Smith: 7033 at 64 (26 hundreds) Virat Kohli: 7202 at 54.97 (27 hundreds) His previous longest wait was 11 innings that he took between his 11th and 12th Test centuries.

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LIVE — He's done it! King Kohli breaks agonising 1205-day century ... (Fox Sports)

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has scored his first Test century since November 2019, reaching triple figures on day four of the Ahmedabad Test against ...

“With the warmer weather here hopefully there’s still a result in this game. Lyon has already bowled a draining 37 overs for just one wicket this innings, with Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann also picking up one apiece. They’re challenging, but we’re all up for a challenge, and it’s a proper grind, good Test cricket.” [FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION FROM THE FOURTH TEST, LIVE BELOW. “We may see it start to go up and down a little bit more. The visitors started showing signs of fatigue, with sloppy misfields and careless overthrows gifting Kohli extra runs. Kohli’s not impressed and the changeroom is not going to be impressed. Phones were brought out when Kohli reached 99, with fans eager to capture the moment their hero achieved his 75th international century. It was a baffling shot choice from Jadeja, who had been immensely patient with the bat on Saturday evening. he’s gone the aerial route,” former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar said in commentary. Indian wicketkeeper Srikar Bharat signalled his intent early, slapping his first delivery against Nathan Lyon over cow corner for six. Did someone say anything to him that suddenly in this particular over …

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Watch: As Virat Kohli Hits Century, Bows And Claps From All ... (NDTVSports.com)

Virat Kohli acknowledged the crowd and the dressing room before kissing the locket on his gold chain as he smiled and looked up to the sky.

Like us on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robo.ndtv.cricket&hl=en)or [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ndtv-cricket/id418320331?mt=8). [Kane Williamson](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1058-kane-williamson-playerprofile) has 26 Test tons. "King Kohli" reached his 28th Test hundred off 241 balls with a single off [Nathan Lyon](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1583-nathan-lyon-playerprofile), sparking wild celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. [Virat Kohli](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/967-virat-kohli-playerprofile) hit his first Test century since November 2019, ending his long drought on day four of the fourth Test against Australia on Sunday. [IPL Auction 2023](https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2023/auction)and check out [IPL 2023](https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2023)and [Live Cricket Score](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/live-scores). He will grow a couple of inches taller by this evening". [Joe Root](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1433-joe-root-playerprofile) in the number of Test centuries between the "fabulous four" -- the leading four batsmen of the modern era. [latest songs](https://www.jiosaavn.com/featured/trending_today/I3kvhipIy73uCJW60TJk1Q__), only on [JioSaavn.com](https://www.jiosaavn.com) [Ravi Shastri](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/41719-ravishankar-jayadritha-shastri-playerprofile) screamed on commentary, "a 600-kilo gorilla is off his back. The star batsman resumed on his overnight score of 59 after he got his first Test half-century since January 2022 on day three on a pitch favouring the batsmen. Appearing to tear up, he acknowledged the crowd and the dressing room before kissing the locket on his gold chain as he smiled and looked up to the sky. Virat Kohli acknowledged the crowd and the dressing room before kissing the locket on his gold chain as he smiled and looked up to the sky.

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Virat Kohli ends 3-year wait for Test century, celebrates by kissing ... (Economic Times)

Virat Kohli ends his 3-year wait for a Test century, scoring his 28th hundred against Australia in Ahmedabad.

On March 11, the Delhi-born batter also ended his 13-month wait for a fifty in Test cricket. He achieved the milestone in the post-lunch session of Day 4, scoring his century off 241 balls with a single off [Nathan Lyon](/topic/nathan-lyon). [Virat Kohli](/panache/panache-people-101/virat-kohli/profileshow/82068473.cms)ended his long wait for a Test century on March 12 during the fourth Test match between India and [Australia](/topic/australia)at the Narendra Modi Stadium in [Ahmedabad](/topic/ahmedabad). After reaching his century, [Kohli](/topic/kohli)celebrated with relief and ecstasy, kissing the wedding ring that he wore on his neck. Net of refunds, the collection was ₹13.73 lakh crore, 16.8% higher. [Bangladesh](/topic/bangladesh)at the [Eden Gardens](/topic/eden-gardens)in Kolkata but then had to wait a long time to score another Test century.

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Kohli breaks Test century drought in Ahmedabad (ICC Cricket)

After a wait of 1205 days, Virat Kohli finally registered a Test century, bringing up three figures on day four of the fourth Test against Australia in ...

"600kg Gorilla off his back," Ravi Shastri boomed on commentary as Kohli raised his bat, then removed his helmet with a smile and kissed his necklace in relief to a standing ovation from the Ahmedabad crowd. Kohli scored a sublime 136 in India's only innings at the Eden Gardens and helped his team secure an innings and 46-run victory. After a wait of 1205 days, Virat Kohli finally registered a Test century, bringing up three figures on day four of the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad.

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'The way he was running…': Axar's unusual update on Kohli's ... (Hindustan Times)

Axar Patel forged a 162-run partnership with Virat Kohli, who scored his 28th century during day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia on Sunday.

Kohli scored only five fours en route to his 28th Test century, indicating that he relied primarily on ones and twos throughout his stay at the crease. Kohli looked set for a double century but a flurry of wickets in the lower-order eventually forced the batter's hand to adopt an aggressive approach; he was caught at deep midwicket while going for a six against Todd Murphy. Anushka, on her story, wrote that Kohli was “sick” as he took the field on Sunday. Inspiring me always,” Anushka wrote on her profile. During the press conference after the day, India all-rounder Axar Patel – who scored a valiant 79 and forged a 162-run stand alongside Kohli – was asked whether Kohli was ill during his innings. Following his innings, Kohli was lauded by fans and former cricketers alike, with India star's wife Anushka Sharma making a major revelation about Kohli on her official Instagram profile.

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Virat Kohli hits first century since 2019 as India take charge against ... (The Guardian)

Virat Kohli scored a magnificent 186 to give India a chance of victory on the final day of the fourth Test against Australia.

Kohli resumed the penultimate day on 59 not out and went on to hit his first hundred since November 2019, where he scored 136 against Bangladesh. Kohli’s 186 and Shubman Gill’s 128 helped India to establish a 91-run lead against the visitors, who were bowled out for 480 in their first innings. Virat Kohli scored his first Test century since 2019 as India posted 571 on day four of the fourth Test against Australia.

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The Virat Kohli century that was a trip back in time (ESPNcricinfo.com)

One of the best batters that India has ever produced played an innings that made the mind look back across eras.

Kohli took just 72 balls to rush from 100 to 150, and his highlights reel began to grow to proportions commensurate with the magnitude of his innings. [Sunil Gavaskar](https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/sunil-gavaskar-28794)and [Dilip Vengsarkar](https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/dilip-vengsarkar-35654)that they scored so many of their runs in draws. He was beaten on the outside edge by the second ball, and he edged the third one just short of slip. There have been times in the past when a Kohli century has seemed inevitable as soon as he's spent 15 minutes at the crease. [Shubman Gill](https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/shubman-gill-1070173)could have been bowled through the gate by Todd Murphy, or played on to Starc. Great India batters of the past played a lot of Test matches like this. In that time, his Test average had dropped from [54.97 to 48.12](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/253802.html?class=1;template=results;type=batting;view=cumulative). [Cheteshwar Pujara](https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/cheteshwar-pujara-32540)are India's sixth- and eighth-highest run-getters in Test cricket. One, there was a chance of an overthrow, and he finally turned to take it when he heard Ishant Sharma calling out from the other end. Then he laid his helmet and gloves down, and reached into his collar to extract the chain he wears around his neck. Now you could argue that the last sentence is both an exaggeration and an example of recency bias. When he completed the run, he was still so caught up in this quarrel that two bits of information seemed to have escaped him.

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Watch: Kohli yells in anger after missing out on 200; Australia ... (Hindustan Times)

Virat Kohli fell merely 14 runs short of his double century, as he was caught by Marnus Labuschagne while going for a six in the 179th over of the first ...

Both Kohli and Rahul Dravid – who is currently India's head coach – have 200s against three SENA countries; Dravid didn't score a double hundred against the Proteas. However, the India star wasn't as lucky as he was caught in the very next over by Marnus Labuschagne, as Todd Murphy ended an incredible knock in Ahmedabad. Regardless, the 34-year-old batter did ended over a three-year wait for a century in whites on Sunday; Kohli bid time at the crease and only hit five fours en route to his 28th Test century, which came in 243 deliveries. Kohli's first century against a ‘SENA’ country came in 2016 vs New Zealand, when he scored 211 in Indore. After Axar's departure on 79, Kohli took on the onus of run-scoring but he ran out of partners with Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav departing cheaply. The [Indian](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/indian-cricket-team) batter would also have become the first from the country to reigster 200s against all four ‘SENA’ nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), having already scored 200+ scores against the first three.

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Respect and admiration: Australian skipper Steve Smith ... (Economic Times)

Notably, both Smith and Kohli are part of the 'Fab Four' batters of this generation along with New Zealand's Kane Williamson and England's Joe Root.

He has scored 30 centuries and 37 fifties in the format, with the best individual score of 239*. Virat Kohli brought an end to his century drought in Test cricket, scoring his 75th international century and his 28th in Tests. In 31 matches and 35 innings, he has scored 1,507 runs at an average of 55.81. [Ravichandran Ashwin](/topic/ravichandran-ashwin)was the pick of the bowlers, taking 6/91 on a surface offering no help to spinners. [Nathan Lyon](/topic/nathan-lyon)(3/151) were the pick of the bowlers for Australia. In 108 matches and 183 innings, Virat has scored 8.416 runs at an average of 48.93. In his marathon effort, he scored 186 runs in 364 balls, consisting of 15 fours. Steve shook his hand and patted the batter on his back. Shubman Gill also scored a century, smashing 128 runs in 235 balls. On September 8, 2022, during the Asia Cup 2022 match against Afghanistan, Virat ended his century drought of 1,021 days in international cricket as well. His best individual score is 186 since the Asia Cup. Before it, his last ODI ton was against West Indies in August 2019.

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Playing through sickness with this composure: Anushka Sharma ... (The Indian Express)

Virat Kohli's wife Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared an Instagram story on Sunday after the former India captain scored his first Test century after 3 ...

The last hundred Kohli scored was against Bangladesh in the pink ball Test at the Eden Gardens in November 2019. Resuming his innings at 59 off 128 on Sunday, Kohli took his time to score the remaining 41 runs. Australia are behind by 88 runs.

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Taking leg-stump guard, avoiding step-out against spinners worked ... (The Economic Times)

The next possible Test match could be World Test Championship final against Australia at the Oval in London and India might just go in with a single spinner ...

He has scored 30 centuries and 37 fifties in the format, with the best individual score of 239*. Virat Kohli brought an end to his century drought in Test cricket, scoring his 75th international century and his 28th in Tests. In 31 matches and 35 innings, he has scored 1,507 runs at an average of 55.81. [Ravichandran Ashwin](/topic/ravichandran-ashwin)was the pick of the bowlers, taking 6/91 on a surface offering no help to spinners. [Nathan Lyon](/topic/nathan-lyon)(3/151) were the pick of the bowlers for Australia. In 108 matches and 183 innings, Virat has scored 8.416 runs at an average of 48.93. In his marathon effort, he scored 186 runs in 364 balls, consisting of 15 fours. Steve shook his hand and patted the batter on his back. Shubman Gill also scored a century, smashing 128 runs in 235 balls. On September 8, 2022, during the Asia Cup 2022 match against Afghanistan, Virat ended his century drought of 1,021 days in international cricket as well. His best individual score is 186 since the Asia Cup. Before it, his last ODI ton was against West Indies in August 2019.

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Virat Kohli is back in business (Economic Times)

For a Test that has moved slowly, in traditional Indian fashion, Kohli played his role to perfection. His end was sealed shut, and he built partnerships ...

[India](/topic/india)to a strong position in the final Test against Australia, Kohli did not leap into the air and flail his bat, expletives in tow. With a lead of 91, a wicket or two in the dying light would have left India right on top. When a maiden Test century looked ripe for the picking, Axar fell on 79. The cornerstone of his innings was the whip. Against Bangladesh, in Kolkata, in 2019, [Kohli](/topic/kohli)last reached three figures in a Test match. Irrespective of the players, the situation or the occasion, Amritraj would bring it down to the time the two players had been on court.

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'King Kohli' scores 186 to end three-year Test century drought (Aljazeera.com)

India's Virat Kohli ended a three-year wait for his 28th century by scoring 186 in the fourth Test against Australia.

My guess is a few might come along now .. [@imVkohli]back scoring a Test ton .. Over 3 yrs since his last one .. Love watching him Bat .. He also lost the Indian captaincy, one of the most high-pressure jobs in world sport. [March 12, 2023]

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