NEW DELHI: In a second of nice aid for Indian cricket followers, star batter Virat Kohli ended his century drought with a superb hundred on the third day of the primary Check in opposition to Australia in Perth on Sunday.
After reaching his century, Kohli blew kisses to his spouse, Anushka Sharma that captured everybody’s consideration.
Kohli reached his 30th Check century in fashion, taking 143 balls and hitting eight fours and two sixes, as India declared their second innings at 487/6, setting a frightening goal of 534 runs for the hosts.
This marked his first century since July final yr, when he completed the milestone in opposition to the West Indies in Port of Spain.
“Anushka has been proper by my facet by means of thick and skinny. She is aware of all the things that goes on behind the scenes. Is aware of what goes on within the head whenever you’re not performing effectively. I am not a man who hangs round for the sake of it. I take satisfaction in performing for the nation, Kohli advised Adam Gilchrist whereas going again to the pavilion.
The 36-year-old star Kohli got here into the collection below growing scrutiny after managing solely two Check tons within the final 5 years.
He averaged simply 15 of their latest humiliating 3-Zero residence collection loss to New Zealand, sparking questions over whether or not he ought to nonetheless be an computerized choice.
