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Anushka Sharma "Iron Lady", Virat Kohli "Man Made Of Steel": Shoaib Akhtar On Power Couple

After smashing his 71st century in international cricket, Virat Kohli credited his wife Anushka Sharma for having his back, especially when nothing was going right for the star batter. Kohli, who had not scored a century in nearly three years, reached triple figures against Afghanistan in the ongoing Asia Cup. He slammed an unbeaten 122 off 61 balls, hitting 12 fours and six sixes. Sharing his views on Kohli's post-match quote on his wife Anushka, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar hailed the power couple.

Virat Kohli Fires T20 World Cup Warning After Long-Awaited Century

India's Virat Kohli says he was "pleasantly surprised" to get his long-awaited century in the short format as he targets more runs in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Kohli on Thursday scored his 71st international ton -- his first ever in a T20 for India -- after a gap of 1,020 days to help India end the Asia Cup with a crushing win over Afghanistan in Dubai. India's campaign in the tournament ended early after they lost their first two Super 4 matches to Pakistan and Sri Lanka -- the teams that made Sunday's final with two wins each.

As Virat Kohli Hits 71st Ton, "Biscuit" AB de Villiers Shares Throwback Gold

As Virat Kohli broke his century drought by hitting his maiden T20I ton against Afghanistan on Thursday, few were as happy as his close friend and former teammate AB de Villiers. Not only did he take to Twitter to share his excitement, he also shared a throwback photo of the two of them on Instagram. The photo has him sitting on a scooter and a very young Kohli sitting in the sidecar. "With his 100 today I thought I'd share this memory," the former South Africa batter captioned the picture with a laughing emoji.

Virat Kohli fires T20 World Cup warning after long-awaited ton

Virat Kohli says he was "pleasantly surprised" to get his long-awaited century in the short format as he targets more runs in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. Kohli on Thursday scored his 71st international ton -- his first ever in a T20 for India -- after a gap of 1,020 days to help India end the Asia Cup with a crushing win over Afghanistan in Dubai.

'Do you want me to sit out?': KL Rahul's counter-query when asked if Virat Kohli should open in T20Is

Virat Kohli, who struck his maiden T20I century during Asia Cup match against Afghanistan, should continue to bat as an opener going into World Cup alongside Rohit Sharma. With Rohit Shama opting out of inconsequential contest against Afghanistan, Kohli opened the batting with Rahul. The question was loaded because if Kohli opens the batting, it would mean that Rahul, whose T20 batting approach is already under the scanner, would have to sit out. "Toh kya mai khud baith jaun? (So then should I sit out?)," a perplexed Rahul, obviously not one bit amused, counter-questioned. The Indian vice-captain firmly believes that Kohli is not dependent on opening slot to get a huge score.

Watch: Virat Kohli Interviewed By Rohit Sharma After His 71st International Century

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to rest in their final Asia Cup Super 4 match against Afghanistan, but Virat Kohli, opening the batting in his absence, smashed his 71st international century and his first in T20Is. Kohli went on to hit an unbeaten 122 off 61 deliveries as India romped to a 101-run win in Dubai. After the match, Kohli was interviewed by Rohit and he opened up about his innings and finally ending a century drought that lasted nearly three years.

"Real Heroes Will Rise With The Punches": Anand Mahindra On Virat Kohli

Industrialist Anand Mahindra was among the many who celebrated Virat Kohli's fine century against Afghanistan. The knock was, of course, a special one for Kohli. A player who at one time seemingly scored centuries more often than not, could not reach the three-figure mark since November 2019. Until Thursday, when he tore into the Afghanistan attack in Dubai. The century concluded a rather successful Asia Cup campaign for Kohli, even though India were knocked out in the Super 4 stage.

Watch: Virat Kohli Celebrates In Special Fashion After Ending 1021-Day Century Drought

It was the end of a 1021-day wait. In those days, Virat Kohli, one of India's most prolific scorers ever in cricket, could not hit a century. Before that drought came, Kohli scored 70 tons in international cricket. The wait for the 71st was long but it has finally ended. Against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup on Thursday, Kohli ultimately finished of 122* off just 61 balls, which is the highest individual T20I score for India. He surpassed Rohit Sharma's 118 against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017. He has also now equalled Ricky Ponting's mark of 71 international centuries. Only Sachin Tendulkar (100) has scored more tons than Kohli and Ponting in international cricket.

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Anushka Sharma "Iron Lady", Virat Kohli "Man Made Of Steel": Shoaib Akhtar On Power Couple

Virat Kohli Fires T20 World Cup Warning After Long-Awaited Century

As Virat Kohli Hits 71st Ton, "Biscuit" AB de Villiers Shares Throwback Gold

Virat Kohli fires T20 World Cup warning after long-awaited ton

'Do you want me to sit out?': KL Rahul's counter-query when asked if Virat Kohli should open in T20Is

Watch: Virat Kohli Interviewed By Rohit Sharma After His 71st International Century

"Real Heroes Will Rise With The Punches": Anand Mahindra On Virat Kohli

Watch: Virat Kohli Celebrates In Special Fashion After Ending 1021-Day Century Drought