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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.

Watch: On Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'Teasing' Act, Australia Star's Hilarious Reaction Goes Viral

India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul extended the team's lead to 218 runs against Australia at the end of Day 2 of 1st Test in Perth. After Jasprit Bumrah's five-wicket haul allowed India to restrict Australia to 104 in the first innings at the Optus Stadium, Jaiswal and Rahul stitched an unbeaten 172-run stand. While Jaiswal was unbeaten on 90, Rahul played as the second fiddle to him. He was unbeaten on 62 with India in a commanding position despite scoring 150 in the first innings.

Sunil Gavaskar Fumes As Bharat Army Disrespects Indian Flag In Perth Test

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is working as a commentator in the Perth Test between India and Australia, lost his cool in the commentary box on Sunday. Gavaskar spotted the word 'Bharat Army' written on Indian flags during the Day 3 of the Perth Test and the sight left him fuming. The batting great decided to remind everyone that any sort of writing on the Indian flag is against the rules. Gavaskar even said that the fans doing so, "aren't really Indians".

Watch: Yashasvi Jasiwal's Outrageous Six To Bring Up Special Century In Perth

Young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal notched up a special century as India took the driving seat in the ongoing Perth Test against Australia on Day 3. Jaiswal, who concluded the second day's play with 90 runs under his belt, didn't take much time to score the next 10, bringing up his 4th Test century on Sunday. As the entire Optus Stadium in Perth stood up and took notice of Jaiswal's heroic show, how the talented batter brought up his hundred said it all about his mindset.

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.

200 Overs On Inclined Concrete Slab: How Yashasvi Jaiswal Prepared For Perth Test

The seeds of success are sown in thorough preparation and Yashasvi Jaiswal's intense and innovative pre-tour training against short-pitched balls at the Thane Stadium contributed to his unbeaten 90 on the second day of the opening Test against Australia. Rahul Dravid's hours of training at the National Cricket Academy ahead of the 2011 tour of England or Sachin Tendulkar creating rough outside the leg-stump and asking Laxman Sivaramakrishnan to simulate Shane Warne's leg-breaks have found place in Indian cricketing folklore.

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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

Watch: On Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'Teasing' Act, Australia Star's Hilarious Reaction Goes Viral

Sunil Gavaskar Fumes As Bharat Army Disrespects Indian Flag In Perth Test

Watch: Yashasvi Jasiwal's Outrageous Six To Bring Up Special Century In Perth

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

200 Overs On Inclined Concrete Slab: How Yashasvi Jaiswal Prepared For Perth Test