Former India skipper Virat Kohli was at his very best as he notched up his 30th Test ton, on the third day of the first IND vs AUS Test in Perth. The century, Virat’s first in 2024, was critical for a lot of reasons, since that ensured that India reached a position of strength. The 36-year-old brought up his hundred in 143 deliveries, taking India to an overall lead of 533, while the declaration came at 487/6.
Virat Kohli dedicates ton in IND vs AUS 1st Test to wife Anushka Sharma
Speaking after India declared the innings following Virat Kohli’s hundred, the batting maestro dedicated to knock to his wife Anushka Sharma. He said that she was with him through his highs and lows, and said that he was not a guy who will hang around just for the sake of it.
“Anushka has been right by my side through thick and thin. She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes. Knows what goes on in the head when you’re not performing well. I’m not a guy who hangs around for the sake of it. I take pride in performing for the country,” Virat Kohli said.
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Virat Kohli ended his long wait for a Test century as he smashed a hundred in India’s 2nd innings in Perth. India have opted to declare their innings at 487/6 after Kohli reached the triple-figure mark. Australia now need 534 runs to win IND vs AUS 1st Test. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal went on to slam 150 following which he was dismissed in a soft fashion. Nitish Kumar Reddy accelerated towards the end, scoring some big hits and helping India extend their lead past 500.
