Virat Kohli, who is hailed as the modern-day batting legend, finally ended a long wait of 1020 days as he ended his century drought, reaching the three-figure mark against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup Super 4 match in Dubai. Kohli played a sensational knock of 122 runs off just 61 balls, which is the highest score by a batter in T20Is for India. His knock helped the Indian cricket team post a mammoth total of 212/2.
Virat Kohli was going through a lengthy lean patch, having had last scored an international century in November 2019 at Eden Gardens against Bangladesh. A lot was said and written about Virat’s form amidst his lean patch. However, Virat has managed to silence his critics in style. His 71st international century has come exactly after 2 years, 9 months, and 16 days. This was Kohli’s maiden T20I ton.
Kohli looked at his absolute best in the game against Afghanistan as he completed his half-century off 32 balls. He accelerated exceptionally well and registered the triple-figure mark off 53 balls. His stunning knock of 122 runs off 61 balls, was laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes. While his performance has been receiving appreciation from all corners, on the other hand, his post-match presentation has also won many hearts.
Kohli On The Support He Received From The Love Of His Life:
“And I kissed my ring. You see me standing here because one person has put things in perspective for me. That’s Anushka. This hundred is for her and for our little daughter Vamika as well. When you have someone next to you having conversations putting things in perspective, like Anushka has been… when I came back I was not desperate. “
Virat Kohli On The Importance Of Hard-Work
“I have absolute no shame in admitting that God is blessing us all with everything in our destiny, we just have to work hard”
He added: “It is all God’s blessing, I have been working hard and the moment is special for me and team as well.”
Virat On His Century Celebration:
“It [the century] was worth a 1000 words, I am blessed and grateful right now – the last 2 and half years have taught me a lot – this November I will turn 34 so the celebrations are of the past. This celebrations there were lot of thing put into perspective Actually. I was shocked[with the 100] because this is format I least expcted to get a 100,”
71st Ton Was A Surprise For Kohli Himself
“I surprised myself today”.
On his attitude after coming back from a break
“I wasn’t desperate when I came back. I was grateful for what god has given me in the past. The break was a blessing, I wanted to be the best version of me for my team. When I came back and batted in the nets, I could feel the old touch was coming.”
