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Can Virat Kohli Break Sachin Tendulkar's '100 Centuries' Record? ODI Schedule Paints Grim Picture

If there was one player who was considered worthy of bettering Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international hundreds, it was Virat Kohli. When Tendulkar was asked in an award ceremony after hitting his 100th century on who could break his record, he took two names: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Within a week, both Rohit and Virat retired from the Test format. Kohli, who quit the Test arena on Monday, is still 18 hundreds away from equalling the incredible milestone and now has just one format to play, maybe for a maximum of two years. In an age when the relevance of the 50-over format is a continuous debate, hitting 19 hundreds in ODIs is a humongous task. There is a possibility of Kohli featuring in the ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in 2027.

On Virat Kohli's Untimely Test Retirement, Ex-India Selector Mentions "Pressure..."

Delhi head coach Sarandeep Singh highlighted that Virat Kohli was a key player for India and he felt Kohli was well prepared this time to perform well in the England tour next month. Singh noted that there is always a little pressure on Virat, but he was mentally prepared for the challenge. "He was definitely one of the main players, so he had to play there. He was well-prepared this time he is going to perform well in England. Because he was the main player. He was the one who scored a 100 in Australia. Other than that, the game was not going well. So, there is always a little pressure on Virat. He was mentally prepared," Sarandeep Singh told ANI.

"Senior Players Being Removed": Virat Kohli's Coach Paints Intriguing Theory Behind Test Exit

Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket shocked the Indian cricket fraternity as many expected him to feature in the upcoming five-match Test tour of England. Kohli made the announcement days after India captain Rohit Sharma also decided to put an end to his Test career, following a series of poor returns with the bat. Recent reports claimed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) didn't ask Kohli to reconsider his decision of retirement, and was instead forced to leave the Test set up.

"Deserved On-Field Send-Off: Anil Kumble Left Fuming Over Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Test Retirements

The "quiet" Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the tour of England came as a "huge surprise" to legendary spinner and former India captain Anil Kumble, who believes the two senior batters deserved an on-field farewell. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. This was after Rohit decided to step away from the longest format last Thursday.

Virat Kohli Retires With Stunning Captaincy Record, Beats MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly In...

Virat Kohli's legacy in Test cricket will be followed for generations despite his immediate retirement from the format on Monday. The Indian cricket stalwart moulded himself as a run machine after going through thick and thin with the Men in Blue. The Delhi boy, who joined the team as a talented youngster, went on to become a legend of the game with his formidable attitude. Kohli made his India debut in 2008 in the ODI format, followed by his T20I debut in 2010, but it was not until 2011 that he made his Test debut for the country. Kohli became a regular feature in India's Test side since making his debut and showed early signs of a stellar career in his fourth Test against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in 2011. In the match, he struck his maiden Test half-century, followed by his second one in the second innings of the match.

"Virat Kohli Still Had A Lot Of Cricket Left In Him": 1983 World Cup Winner

Virat Kohli still had plenty to offer in Test cricket and should have played on longer, reckoned former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani, who lauded the star batter's temperament in a glowing tribute. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, drawing the curtain on a stellar red-ball career. He represented India in 123 Tests, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. "He still had a lot of cricket left in him,” Kirmani, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, told PTI Videos.

Virat Kohli's Test Exit Sparks Meme Fest, Fans Now Wonder: Is ODI Retirement Next?

Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from Test cricket has triggered a wave of emotions across the internet. While tributes poured in from fans and former players, social media was also flooded with a flurry of memes speculating if Kohli is gearing up for an ODI exit next. After stepping away from T20Is post the 2024 World Cup win, and now saying goodbye to Tests, fans are left wondering-will the 2027 World Cup be the last time Kohli wears the Indian team jersey?

Sunil Gavaskar Snubs Shubman Gill, Wants This Star To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Captain

Rohit Sharma's exit as India's Test captain has posed a big question in front of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee. The Ajit Agarkar-led panel has to select a new captain and a vice-captain for the national team in the Test format, especially as Rohit's deputy Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly ruled himself out of the captaincy race. Bumrah looked like the natural candidate to succeed Rohit but his injury record made the board to consider other candidates.

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Can Virat Kohli Break Sachin Tendulkar's '100 Centuries' Record? ODI Schedule Paints Grim Picture

On Virat Kohli's Untimely Test Retirement, Ex-India Selector Mentions "Pressure..."

"Senior Players Being Removed": Virat Kohli's Coach Paints Intriguing Theory Behind Test Exit

"Deserved On-Field Send-Off: Anil Kumble Left Fuming Over Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Test Retirements

Virat Kohli Retires With Stunning Captaincy Record, Beats MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly In...

"Virat Kohli Still Had A Lot Of Cricket Left In Him": 1983 World Cup Winner

Virat Kohli's Test Exit Sparks Meme Fest, Fans Now Wonder: Is ODI Retirement Next?

Sunil Gavaskar Snubs Shubman Gill, Wants This Star To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Captain