Virat Kohli Makes Big Move In T20I Rankings After Asia Cup Fireworks

14.09.2022 - 13:27 sports.ndtv.com

Former India captain Virat Kohli put an end to the long wait for a century in international cricket as he slammed a career-best unbeaten 122 against Afghanistan in the Super 4 stage of the recently concluded Asia Cup.

He also ended the tournament as the highest run-getter, also scoring two half-centuries in the tournament, with which he signalled a much awaited return to form.

As a result of his exploits Kohli has moved up to the 15th spot in the latest T20I rankings. Kohli scored his first international century in almost three years and scored an impressive 276 runs at the Asia Cup.

He improved a total of 14 spots to 15th overall on the T20I batter rankings due to his efforts. The other cricketer to make a splash in the latest rankings is Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga, whose player of the tournament efforts helped the islanders claim the title.

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Star India batter Virat Kohli has been rested for the third and final T20 international against South Africa on Tuesday. Following the series-clinching win in Guwahati on Sunday, Kohli flew to Mumbai on Monday morning. "He has been rested from the final T20I," said a BCCI official. After the final game against the Proteas, Kohli will link up with the squad in Mumbai from where the team is scheduled to leave for Australia on October 6 for the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan vs England: Babar Azam Equals Virat Kohli For Big T20I Milestone, Joins Elusive List

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam may have had a poor Asia Cup, but he has found his mojo again in the seven-match T20I series against England. On Friday, the 27-year-old became the joint-fastest player to reach 3000 runs in T20Is, drawing level with Indian batting icon Virat Kohli. Both players reached the milestone in 81 innings. In the process, he also overtook Ireland's Paul Stirling to become the fourth-highest run-scorer in the format. He is only behind Rohit Sharma, Kohli and New Zealand's Martin Guptill.

Virat Kohli "Peaking At Right Time Ahead Of World Cup": Ross Taylor To NDTV

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor is one of the modern-day greats and the star Kiwi player is currently in India to play Legends League Cricket. 2022 has been a significant year for him as he first bid farewell to international cricket and then he came up with his autobiography -- Ross Taylor: Black And White. The batter, who would be playing for India Capitals in Legends League Cricket, spoke to NDTV about the chances of New Zealand and India at the T20 World Cup, the form of Virat Kohli, the impact of Rahul Dravid as a coach, and much more.

Babar Azam "Replicated" Virat Kohli's Art Of Scoring Hundred In Chase In 2nd T20I: Pakistan Great

Babar Azam scored a hundred against England in the second T20I of the seven-match series at National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday. Chasing a 200-run target in the game, Pakistan comfortably reached home as Babar led the innings with his 110 not out off 66 balls. His knock was laced with 11 fours and 5 sixes. After the match, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar lavished praise on Babar and said that he replicated India batter Virat Kohli's art of scoring a hundred in a chase.

Virat Kohli Bowls In Nets Ahead Of 1st T20I vs Australia. See Pics

India and Australia would kickstart their final leg of preparation for the T20 World Cup on Tuesday when these two teams meet in the first of the three T20Is at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. It would be interesting to see what combination both teams go in with. Ahead of the first T20I, former India skipper Virat Kohli was seen bowling in the nets and this might be an indication that he be called upon as a bowler if any of the main bowlers are having a bad day at the office.

Virat Kohli makes his intent clear in India's first practice session

Virat Kohli nicely warmed up for the T20Is against Australia with an extensive net session here on Sunday. Kohli, as often is the case, was among the first ones who headed into the nets. The focus was clearly on playing the short ball as he faced a barrage of rising deliveries in his 45-minute session. Having roared back to form with a much awaited hundred in Asia Cup, the spring in Kohli's stride was palpable. The star batter had stepped out to even the likes of Rashid Khan in the Asia Cup displaying supreme confidence. He was in a similar mindset in the nets on Sunday, charging down to the spinners for those straight hits down the ground.