India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli embraced one another in a heat hug after the stalwart added yet one more accolade to his title on the Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy collection opener in Perth on Sunday. When stakes had been excessive and India stood in a precarious scenario after shedding Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel in a flurry, Kohli delivered with unparalleled depth. Along with his normal swagger, Kohli silenced his critics as he swept the ball away for 4. Initially, he did not realise, however as soon as the umpire signalled it, Kohli took off his helmet to have a good time his 81st worldwide hundred.
Kohli’s spouse and actor, Anushka Sharma, appeared emotional because the Indian camp stood on their ft to applaud and acknowledge the 36-year-old’s efforts.
BCCI took to X and shared a video highlighting the response of the gamers after Kohli ended his century drought after 16 innings.
Gautam Gambhir hugs Virat Kohli after his century at Perth
GG backed him when cricket fraternity stated that Kohli’s type is a severe concern earlier than BGT #INDvsAUS #AUSvINDIA #BGT2024 #IPLretention pic.twitter.com/uqKvAIAywN
— Gauti Harshit Dhiman (GG Ka Parivar) (@GautiDhiman) November 24, 2024
On his method to the dressing room, Kohli and Gambhir shared a heat hug, summing up the feelings that had been operating wild in Perth.
Notably, Gambhir and Kohli have had spats up to now through the Indian Premier League however have now began a brand new chapter of their relationship.
Talking after the century, Virat gave credit score to his spouse for standing by his facet and stated, “Anushka has been proper by my facet by way of thick and skinny. She is aware of all the pieces that goes on behind the scenes, what goes on within the head when you do not play as properly, you make a couple of errors after getting your self in.”
“I simply wished to contribute to the group’s trigger. I don’t need to grasp round only for the sake of it. I take pleasure in performing for the nation. Feels wonderful. The truth that she is right here makes it extra particular,” he added.
Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah referred to as again Kohli and Nitish Kumar Reddy moments after the 36-year-old’s particular hundred second.
Notably, Kohli additionally achieved 100 tons in skilled cricket. In Take a look at format, Kohli has racked up 30 Take a look at centuries in 119 matches. He has garnered 9,145 runs at a mean of 48.13, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties.
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