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Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Unreal Dressing Room Act After Virat Kohli Hit 30th Test Ton

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli embraced each other in a warm hug after the stalwart added yet another accolade to his name on the Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth on Sunday. When stakes were high and India stood in a precarious situation after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel in a flurry, Kohli delivered with unparalleled intensity. With his usual swagger, Kohli silenced his critics as he swept the ball away for four. Initially, he didn't realise, but once the umpire signalled it, Kohli took off his helmet to celebrate his 81st international hundred.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Outrageous Upper-Cut Six That Hit Security Guard On The Head

India's iconic cricketer, Virat Kohli, stormed back to form with a blistering half-century on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia in Perth. Kohli came onto the field after the departure of Devdutt Padikkal. Kohli then forged a partnership of 38 runs with Jaiswal before the latter was dismissed by Mitchell Marsh. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel also followed Jaiswal to the pavilion early but Kohli held one end together, scoring a much-needed half-century. En route to his fifty, Kohli scored only one six, which came off Mitchell Starc.

Virat Kohli Leaves Behind Sir Don Bradman With Historic 30th Test Century In Perth Test vs Australia

Star India batter Virat Kohli slammed his 30th Test century on Day 3 of the 1st Test against Australia in Perth. Kohli reached triple figures in 143 balls as India declared their second innings on 487/6, setting Australia a target of 534 runs to win. Kohli, who scored his first Test century after a gap of 16 months, surpassed Australia great Sir Donald Bradman in the list of players with most tons in the longest format. Kohli was tied with Bradman on 29 centuries prior to the Perth Test.

"Anushka Sharma Knows...": Virat Kohli Shuts Down Critics After Scoring 30th Test Ton

India's talismanic batter, Virat Kohli, finally brought up his 30th Test hundred, as India gave Australia a whopping target of 534 runs to chase in Perth. India rode on the brilliant opening stand by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, who put 201 on the board for the first wicket, before Kohli soared to form with a century in the second innings of the match, on Sunday. India declared the innings right after Virat scored a ton, and Kohli didn't spare even a single critic who had been questioning his place in the team during the mid-innings chat with the broadcaster.

1st Test: India In Complete Control As Australia Struggle To 12/3 At Stumps On Day 3

India gained a firm grip over the opening Test by reducing Australia to 12 for three at stumps on Day 3 after setting the hosts an imposing 534-run target, shaped by Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal's contrasting centuries in Perth Sunday. Marnus Labuschagne (3) was dismissed in the last ball of the day as Usman Khawaja was left stranded at the other end at the draw of stumps with the hosts still trailing by 522 runs. Skipper Jasprit Bumrah removed Nathan McSweeney (0) and Labuschagne, while Mohammed Siraj dismissed night watchman Pat Cummins (2) to cap off a dominant day for the visitors.

RCB Full Squad, IPL 2025: Complete List Of Players Bought By Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB Full Squad, IPL 2025: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), one of the few franchises yet to win an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, is on the hunt again to assemble a new team ahead of the 2025 season. RCB, after yet another disappointing season last term, decided to let most of their players go, including captain Faf du Plessis and marquee pacer Mohammed Siraj. It isn't yet known who the franchise will appoint as captain next season, though the rumours of Virat Kohli taking up the slot are going on. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant could be on the franchise's radar in the auction.

Virat Kohli's Special Gesture For Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Wins Hearts. Watch

Star India batter Virat Kohli reserved a special gesture for teammates KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal after stumps on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Australia in Perth. Jaiswal and Rahul batted for more than two sessions at the Optus Stadium on Saturday, extending India's lead to 218 runs over the hosts. The pair added an unbeaten 172 runs for the opening wicket, putting India in a commanding position with three days of cricket left to play in Perth. Jaiswal and Rahul were unbeaten on 90 and 62, respectively, at the close of the day's play.

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 3: KL Rahul Blow For India Right After Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'Record' Ton

IND vs AUS LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Mitchell Starc has provided Australia with their first breakthrough as he dismissed KL Rahul for 77. Yashasvi Jaiswal, has brought up his fourth Test ton, has been joined by Devdutt Padikkal at the crease as one-down India continue to dominate.

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Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Unreal Dressing Room Act After Virat Kohli Hit 30th Test Ton

Watch: Virat Kohli's Outrageous Upper-Cut Six That Hit Security Guard On The Head

Virat Kohli Leaves Behind Sir Don Bradman With Historic 30th Test Century In Perth Test vs Australia

"Anushka Sharma Knows...": Virat Kohli Shuts Down Critics After Scoring 30th Test Ton

1st Test: India In Complete Control As Australia Struggle To 12/3 At Stumps On Day 3

RCB Full Squad, IPL 2025: Complete List Of Players Bought By Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli's Special Gesture For Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Wins Hearts. Watch

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 3: KL Rahul Blow For India Right After Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'Record' Ton