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Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli formed a formidable partnership during their time at the helm of Indian cricket in the recent years gone by. Such was their domination in Test cricket that the Test team achieved heights never seen before in foreign conditions. All this, though, wouldn't have been possible without their camaraderie off the field where both shared a strong bond. With Shastri's departure post the T20 World Cup in 2021, the much-feared captain-coach partnership was finally broken. However, both showcase their respect and admiration for each other whenever possible.

"One Takeaway For Next Generation From Me Is...": Virat Kohli On His 100th Test

Basking in the glory of becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat Kohli on Friday said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats through a gruelling international schedule.

In times of three formats, I played 100 Tests; next generation can take that from my career: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli on Friday said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats through a gruelling international schedule. Indian cricket's reigning superstar was felicitated by the BCCI on Friday commemorating his landmark 100th Test match -- the first game against Sri Lanka here. "In present day cricket, with the amount we play with three formats and an IPL, the one takeaway the next generation can take from me is that I played 100 games in the purest format," Kohli said after being felicitated by Rahul Dravid.

Still remember the day when he got selected in Indian Test team: Raj Kumar Sharma on Virat Kohli

Kohli's 100th Test match, his childhood coach Raj Kumar Sharma recalled the day when the batter got selected for Team India. As India take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series, batter Virat Kohli will achieve the milestone of playing 100 matches in the longest format. "I still remember the day when Virat came to my East Delhi cricket academy for the first time.

"Proud Moment": Childhood Coach Ahead Of Virat Kohli's 100 Test

Ahead of Virat Kohli's 100th Test match, his childhood coach Raj Kumar Sharma recalled the day when the batter got selected for Team India. As India take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series, batter Virat Kohli will achieve the milestone of playing 100 matches in the longest format. "I still remember the day when Virat came to my East Delhi cricket academy for the first time. He was a naughty boy who was very enthusiastic and eager to play. While coaching him, I realised that he has a lot of potentials and was different from others. I still remember the day of June 2011 when he called me and said that he got selected for the Indian Test team. It was a very emotional moment and we hugged each other and now finally he will be playing his 100th Test match," Raj Kumar Sharma told ANI.

"He Made Everyone Love Test Cricket: Irfan Pathan On Virat Kohli

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Thursday congratulated Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th test appearance, saying that he made everyone fall in love with the longest format all over again. "Test cricket was limping and that's when it found a magical physio in Virat Kohli. He came, He conquered and He made everyone love test cricket all over again! Congratulations @imVkohli on your remarkable achievement," tweeted Irfan.

Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli formed a formidable partnership during their time at the helm of Indian cricket in the recent years gone by. Such was their domination in Test cricket that the Test team achieved heights never seen before in foreign conditions. All this, though, wouldn't have been possible without their camaraderie off the field where both shared a strong bond. With Shastri's departure post the T20 World Cup in 2021, the much-feared captain-coach partnership was finally broken. However, both showcase their respect and admiration for each other whenever possible.

I know how momentous it is, Virat Kohli still has time for greater milestones: Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly knows how momentous an occasion it would be for Virat Kohli when he steps out to play his 100th Test on Friday but the BCCI boss and former national captain is confident that the superstar batter will celebrate greater milestones going forward in his career. In a video message shared by the BCCI's official Twitter handle, Ganguly congratulated Kohli, saying it would be a dream come true moment for him when he takes the field against Sri Lanka in the opening Test here.

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Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match

"One Takeaway For Next Generation From Me Is...": Virat Kohli On His 100th Test

In times of three formats, I played 100 Tests; next generation can take that from my career: Virat Kohli

Still remember the day when he got selected in Indian Test team: Raj Kumar Sharma on Virat Kohli

"Proud Moment": Childhood Coach Ahead Of Virat Kohli's 100 Test

"He Made Everyone Love Test Cricket: Irfan Pathan On Virat Kohli

Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match

I know how momentous it is, Virat Kohli still has time for greater milestones: Sourav Ganguly