Virat Kohli is not just the king of Indian cricket; he is a global cricketing legend. No matter the format, his name continues to be associated with new records, and there’s a good chance that even more will come in the future.
Kohli’s greatness is not just in his numbers, but in his passion, hard work, and wisdom on the field. He represents Indian cricket like no other, becoming a brand ambassador for the sport in the country. His achievements have brought immense pride to India, and no doubt, he would want to keep adding to that legacy.
Proving His Worth Against Australia
Whenever questions are thrown at him, Kohli always proves his worth on the field. This has been true even against Australia, a team that has often tested him. His highest career batting average in Test cricket is on Australian soil, a place where he first played in 2011. Since then, he has turned Australia into one of his favourite venues.
Breaking Records in Australia
Kohli’s most recent achievement in Australia was scoring another century, which has now made him the holder of the most Test centuries against Australia. He now has 10 centuries to his name. However, his latest century in the Perth Test is different from the others.
Raw emotions from the dugout as Virat Kohli reaches his 30th Test TON!
This one’s a treat for the eyes 🤗#TeamIndia | #AUSvIND | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/PD2kCIgvRk
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 24, 2024
Overcoming Early Setbacks in Perth
In the first innings, Kohli dropped a catch, and with his recent performances not meeting expectations, criticism mounted. His last century had come in July of the previous year, and while he had scored two fifties since then, he had failed to reach his usual high standards in other innings.
In Perth, the first innings of Day 1, saw him dismissed for just 5 runs, which added to the mounting pressure. There were speculations that his career might be nearing its end, but Kohli proved that he still had plenty to offer. In the second innings, with the foundation laid by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, Kohli responded by scoring a brilliant century.
A Monumental Century for India
His century helped India reach a formidable total of 533 runs, making it almost impossible for Australia to chase down the target. Kohli’s knock was an attempt to wrestle the match away from Australia and ensure India remained in control.
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Test Century No.30!
All hail, King Kohli 🫡👏👌
Live – https://t.co/gTqS3UPruo…… #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/VkPr1YKYoR
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 24, 2024
The 81st Century: A Testament to Experience
This century was his 81st career century and his seventh on Australian soil. While Jaiswal showcased youthful brilliance, Kohli’s experience and resilience were on full display. Virat Kohli is far from being finished; in fact, there is much more he has to offer to World cricket.