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Virat Kohli Replicates Sunil Gavaskar's Impressive Feat With Long-Awaited Test Ton

Virat Kohli finally ended his century drought with a brilliant ton against Australia on Day 4 of the fourth Test match in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Kohli, whose last Test century came way back in 2019, looked completely at ease against the Aussie bowlers and ended up scoring a well-deserved ton in 241 deliveries. With this century, Kohli ended up replicating a similar feat that legendary India batsman Sunil Gavaskar achieved around 40 years ago. This was Kohli's 50th Test match at home and he was able to score a century to celebrate the momentous occasion. Back in 1983, Gavaskar also scored a gritty hundred when he played his 50th Test match at home against West Indies in Delhi.

'King Kohli' gets monster Test ton after three-year wait

Indian superstar Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in over three years on Sunday, ending his long drought with an imperious 186 and sparking raucous celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction As Ravindra Jadeja Falls While Playing Reckless Shot

Virat Kohli wasn't too pleased with Ravindra Jadeja for throwing away his wicket on Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia. Resuming India's innings on Day 4, alongside Kohli, Jadeja fail to leave his mark and was dismissed early in the first session. Todd Murphy teased Jadeja to go for a big shot, and the Indian all-rounder fell into his trap and looped his shot straight to Usman Khawaja at mid-on. Virat, who was standing at the non-striker's end, was unhappy with Jadeja's shot selection as he gave an animated reaction after his dismissal.

Watch: As Virat Kohli Hits Century, Bows And Claps From All - Australians Too

India's superstar cricketer Virat Kohli hit his first Test century since November 2019, ending his long drought on day four of the fourth Test against Australia on Sunday. "King Kohli" reached his 28th Test hundred off 241 balls with a single off Nathan Lyon, sparking wild celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. Appearing to tear up, he acknowledged the crowd and the dressing room before kissing the locket on his gold chain as he smiled and looked up to the sky.

"King Is Back": Virat Kohli Slams First Test Century In Over Three Years, Sends Twitter Into Frenzy

Virat Kohli on Sunday ended a 1,205-day drought for a Test century as the former India captain slammed his 28th ton in the format. Kohli achieved the feat on Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia, sparking wild celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who last scored a Test century on November 22, 2019 during a day-night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, took 241 deliveries to reach triple figures. As soon as Kohli reached the landmark, netizens took to Twitter and hailed the star batter.

Virat Kohli Ends Century Drought, Slams Elusive 28th Test Ton In 4th Test vs Australia

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday ended his century drought in Test cricket as he slammed an elusive 28th ton in the format on Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who last scored a Test century on November 22, 2019 during a day-night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, took 241 deliveries to reach triple figures. This was Kohli's 75th century in international ton, and it has put India in a strong position in the match.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Intriguing Chat With Nathan Lyon Caught On Stump Mic, Video Goes Viral

Virat Kohli reached his first Test half-century since January 2022 during Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On Saturday, Kohli hit an unbeaten 59 after Shubman Gill had scored his second Test ton to take India to 289/3 at stumps against Australia. However, Kohli had a nervy start to his innings as he got off the mark on the 12th ball, with Nathan Lyon putting constant pressure on him from one end.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Expression While Umpire Checks For Short Run Goes Viral

It was a relief for Virat Kohli as he scored his first Test fifty in more than 14 months on Day 3 of the fourth Test encounter between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday. It was a gritty knock from the ex-India skipper, but he was made to wait by the umpire just before he could celebrate the milestone. Kohli placed the ball towards square leg and easily completed two runs to bring up his fifty by the on-field umpires asked him to wait. A review was underway to check if the runs were completely in the proper manner. Kohli, along with the spectators at the Narendra Modi Stadium, waited for the decision and once the check was completed, Kohli could not help but give a relieved smile.

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Virat Kohli Replicates Sunil Gavaskar's Impressive Feat With Long-Awaited Test Ton

'King Kohli' gets monster Test ton after three-year wait

Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction As Ravindra Jadeja Falls While Playing Reckless Shot

Watch: As Virat Kohli Hits Century, Bows And Claps From All - Australians Too

"King Is Back": Virat Kohli Slams First Test Century In Over Three Years, Sends Twitter Into Frenzy

Virat Kohli Ends Century Drought, Slams Elusive 28th Test Ton In 4th Test vs Australia

Watch: Virat Kohli's Intriguing Chat With Nathan Lyon Caught On Stump Mic, Video Goes Viral

Watch: Virat Kohli's Expression While Umpire Checks For Short Run Goes Viral