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"You Made Me Wait For...": Rahul Dravid Pokes Fun At Virat Kohli After 28th Test Century

Star India batter Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in over three years on Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia. Kohli had a tough 2021 and 2022, failing to reach three figures in over 1,200 days. However, since scoring his first T20I century during the Asia Cup last year, Kohli hasn't looked back. The 34-year-old finished the T20 World Cup in Australia last year as the leading run-scorer and then hit three ODI centuries including two -- 113 and 166 not out -- against Sri Lanka in January, earlier this year.

Watch: 'Plane Main Udaunga' - Virat Kohli's Hilarious Conversation With India Teammates Caught On Stump Mic

Star India batter Virat Kohli was on top of his powers in the fourth Test against Australia, which ended in a stalemate on Monday. Kohli looked in his element during the entire high-scoring encounter and scored his 28th Test century. It was Kohli's first century in the format after a gap of more than three years. Kohli's marathon 186-run knock guided India to a massive 1st innings total of 571, and was named 'Man of the Match' for his efforts.

On Virat Kohli's Criticism Over Century Drought, Mohammad Amir's Sharp Response To Critics

Star India batter Virat Kohli shut down trolls and critics after he smashed a highly-awaited 28th Test ton during the fourth Test against Australia on Sunday. Kohli's knock guided Team India to a whopping total of 571 runs in the first innings and gave the team a lead of 91 runs. The match eventually ended in a draw after early stumps were called on Day 5 as Australia remained unbeaten at 175/2. With the draw, the Rohit Sharma-led side claimed the four-match series 2-1. It was a memorable moment for all the fans when Kohli, who had last hit a ton in the longest format in November 2019 against Bangladesh, crossed the triple figures after a hiatus of 3.5 years. The former India skipper also faced a lot of flak for his century drought from the fans and many cricket experts but the right-handed batter showed his real mettle with his fiery ton against Australia.

"Absolutely Unaware": Rohit Sharma On Viral 'Heckling Video' Of Mohammed Shami

The Ahmedabad Test between India and Australia was a landmark moment as the Prime Ministers of both the countries -- Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese -- attended the Day 1 of the match, marking 75 years of 'cricketing friendship' between the two countries. At the end of the day's play a video went viral on social media where a few fans were allegedly heckling India's Mohammed Shami with "Jai Shree Ram" chants. In the press conference at the end of the 5th day's play, India skipper Rohit Sharma was asked about the said incident but the India skipper said he was unaware.

Watch: Virat Kohli Wins Hearts With Gesture For Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey After Ahmedabad Test

Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli finally got the Test hundred monkey off his back, scoring a triple-digit score for India in the first innings of the Ahmedabad Test. Though the gamed ended in a draw, Kohli's impressive 186-run knock gave the Indian team and its fans a sense of fulfilment. After the conclusion of the match, Kohli came up with a brilliant gesture for Australian batter Usman Khawaja, who also scored a century in the match, as well as wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill's Bromance While Fielding During 4th Test Against Australia

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill were in the spotlight during India's innings in the ongoing fourth and final Test match against Australia. While the rising star Gill shone with his 128-run knock at the start of the innings, the batting veteran Kohli raced to his 28th Test century (186 runs) -- a hundred in the format after more than three years. Both the batters used the friendly conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad beautifully to their advantage. The duo, however, is also being talked about due to a bromance video that has gone viral on the internet.

Virat Kohli Gives "Brutally Honest" Answer To Rahul Dravid's Question On Century Drought

After a gap of over 1200 days, Virat Kohli reached the triple-digit score in Tests, scoring 186 runs for India in the first innings of the Ahmedabad Test against Australia. The biggest chunk of the last three years wasn't the most pleasant in Kohli's career, with the batter struggling to score big runs in all three formats of the game. However, Kohli's will to bounce back paid off and in a matter of months he has multiple centuries in all three formats of the game. However, joining India's head coach Rahul Dravid for a chat after the conclusion of the Ahmedabad Test, Kohli was asked if the century drought in Tests was 'hard' for him. The batter gave a 'brutally honest' response.

Indian Test Players To Be Rested In IPL 2023? Rohit Sharma Shares WTC Final Preparation Plans

India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday said the Indian players, whose IPL sides won't make it to the playoffs of the T20 League, may assemble in London for a two-week conditioning camp ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia. The WTC final is played in June, right after the IPL and this year, the final is on May 29 while the WTC will begin on June 7 at the Oval. With IPL going back to its original home and away model for the first time since the post-COVID-19 outbreak, there will be a lot of travelling involved and among all the current India Test regulars, only Cheteshwar Pujara is not a part of the IPL.

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"You Made Me Wait For...": Rahul Dravid Pokes Fun At Virat Kohli After 28th Test Century

Watch: 'Plane Main Udaunga' - Virat Kohli's Hilarious Conversation With India Teammates Caught On Stump Mic

On Virat Kohli's Criticism Over Century Drought, Mohammad Amir's Sharp Response To Critics

"Absolutely Unaware": Rohit Sharma On Viral 'Heckling Video' Of Mohammed Shami

Watch: Virat Kohli Wins Hearts With Gesture For Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey After Ahmedabad Test

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill's Bromance While Fielding During 4th Test Against Australia

Virat Kohli Gives "Brutally Honest" Answer To Rahul Dravid's Question On Century Drought

Indian Test Players To Be Rested In IPL 2023? Rohit Sharma Shares WTC Final Preparation Plans