JOURNEY

BETWEEN 70’S TO
71’S CENTURY

Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket

team’s former captain, has taken
the cricket world by storm since
his international debut in August
2008. In a short span of time, Kohli
has established himself as one of
the greatest batsmen of all time
and has already amassed an
impressive list of records and
achievements.
Kohli’s rise to the top of the
cricketing world was not an
overnight success story. It was
built on years of hard work,
determination, and an unrelenting
pursuit of excellence. Kohli’s
aggressive batting style and
relentless work ethic have earned
him widespread acclaim, and his
popularity has only continued to
grow with each passing year.
In One Day Internationals (ODIs),
Kohli has amassed 43 centuries,
which is the most by any Indian
player and the fifth-most by any
player in the world. He has also
scored 27 Test centuries, making
him one of the few batsmen in the
world to have more than 25
centuries in both formats of the
game.
Kohli’s ability to score runs
consistently and in high-pressure
situations sets him apart from
other batsmen. He has a
remarkable average of 59.33 in
ODIs and 53.25 in Test cricket,
which is a testament to his
longevity
and ability to perform under
pressure.
Kohli’s hunger for success and his
never-say-die attitude has earned
him the nickname “Run Machine.”
He is a true leader on and off the
field, inspiring his teammates with
his determination and fierce
competitiveness. His exceptional
work ethic and passion for the
game have made him a role model
for young cricketers worldwide.
It’s important to remember that all
athletes, regardless of their skill
and success, go through ups and
downs in their careers. No one is
immune to poor form or struggles,
and it’s not uncommon for even the
greatest players to go through
rough patches.
In Kohli’s case, it’s important to
note that he is only human and has
faced many challenges, both on
and off the field. It’s not fair to
single him out and criticize him,
especially when there are so many
other factors at play, such as the
impact of COVID-19 on the
cricketing calendar and the
pressure of performing in high-
stakes tournaments like the IPL.
It’s also important to remember
that the criticism he has faced is
not representative of the larger
cricketing community. Many fans,
players, and analysts continue to
admire and respect Kohli for his
talent and contributions to the
sport.
As for the criticism towards Kohli’s
wife and daughter, it is
unacceptable and should not be
tolerated. Personal lives and family
should be off-limits and not used to
criticize an athlete’s performance.
But the special thing about time is
that it changes.
In an Asia Cup 2022 Super Four
encounter against Afghanistan in
Dubai, Virat Kohli scored his first
T20I century for India, breaking a
1019-day wait for his 71st
international century. Throughout
his innings, Kohli broke a lot of
records. In place of Rohit Sharma,
the Indian captain, Kohli started
the innings.
 Ibrahim Zadran of Afghanistan
dropped Kohli while he was on 28.
With 276 runs in five innings, he
has now scored the most runs in
this Asia Cup. Prior to the
competition, Kohli has played in
just four T20Is this year, totaling
81 runs in just four innings. The 33-
year-old had earlier achieved an
international century on November
23, 2019, in Kolkata, during a pink-
ball Test match against
Bangladesh.