I did not go to the crease to kill time…What did Kohli say after scoring a century after 16 months?

New Delhi. Virat Kohli scored a brilliant century in the second innings of the first Test match against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. He also broke Australian legend Sir Don Bradman’s record of 29 centuries. Thanks to Virat’s brilliant century, India declared its second innings at 487 runs for 6 wickets. Virat scored an unbeaten century in 143 balls. Kohli batted fluently with a brilliant blend of patience and attack and completed his 30th century in the traditional format, surpassing the record of great batsman Sir Don Bradman.

Kohli, who was on the decline in his career, scored unbeaten 100 runs with the help of eight fours and two sixes in 143 balls at the Optus Stadium. He had to wait for about 16 months and 15 Test innings for this century. He scored 121 runs against West Indies at Port of Spain in July 2023. With this century, Kohli refreshed the memories of the brilliant innings of 123 runs played in this city in 2018. After his unbeaten century, Kohli said that he wanted to contribute to the betterment of the team.

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‘I just wanted to contribute to the interest of the team’
Kohli told former Australian great Adam Gilchrist, speaking on behalf of the broadcasters, ‘When you don’t play well, a lot is going on in your mind. You make some mistakes after spending time at the crease. I just wanted to contribute to the welfare of the team, I didn’t want to stay at the crease just to pass time. He completed his century with fours on a sweep shot against Marnus Labuschagne. He became the fourth Indian player to complete 30 centuries in Test cricket after Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Kohli celebrated his century by giving a ‘flying kiss’ to his wife.
Virat Kohli celebrated his century by giving a ‘flying kiss’ to his wife Anushka. This Indian veteran said, ‘Anushka has been with me in every happiness and sorrow. She knows everything that happens behind the scenes. I am proud to perform for the country. It feels amazing. Anushka’s presence here makes this innings more special. After talking to Gilchrist, Kohli along with other players of the Indian team responded to the huge applause of 26,166 spectators present in the stadium with a smile.

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