Former India captain and modern-day legend Virat Kohli will develop into the 12th participant to play hundred Test matches for India when he takes the sphere for the primary Test match in opposition to Sri Lanka in Mohali. Ahead of the event, the fab 4—Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, and Virender Sehwag wished the cricketer. In a video posted by BCCI, the God of Indian cricket could be seen recalling when was the primary he heard of Kohli.
“I remember the first time I heard about you was when we were in Australia in 2007. You guys were playing the U-19 World Cup in Malaysia and that’s when there were certain players in the team who were discussing about you. This is one player to watch out for, achhi batting kar leta hai (he can do good batting).”
Meanwhile, referred to as the wall of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid has seen Kohli up shut as a head coach in latest days. Here’s what he stated. “To be able to play one is great, to be able to play 100 is a fantastic achievement. It’s an achievement Virat Kohli can be very proud of,” stated India head coach Rahul Dravid.
Dada of Indian cricket who had a bittersweet relationship with Kohli after his much-publicized exit as Team India Test skipper congratulated him on the achievement. “Virat has had a great journey. Starting from 10-11 years ago and getting to where he has reached, is an exceptional achievement. On behalf of BCCI, and also as a former captain and a former cricketer who has played 100 Tests and more, I wish him all the very best,” stated BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.
“Mein toh kehta hoon. Haazme ki goli, tyohaar mein Holi aur batting mein Kohli, poore Bhaarat ko pasand hai,” stated Virender Sehwag.
Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 and rose by means of the ranks to develop into one of many best Test captains of India. He helped India win the collection in Australia and got here actually shut in profitable in England the place they’re nonetheless main 1-2.
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