100th Test: When a Virat Kohli fan was jailed in Pakistan and when Pak cricketers praised the Indian run machine

Virat Kohli will become just the 12th Indian to play 100 Tests when India take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match series at IS Bindra PCA stadium in Mohali. Overall, Virat will become just the 71st player in the history of Test cricket to go past the milestone. Since making his debut in Test cricket, almost 12 years ago in June 2010, against Zimbabwe in Harare, Kohli has not only established himself as one of best batters in the format but also one of the most successful skippers.

In 99 Tests so far, Kohli has scored 7962 runs at 50.39 average, which includes 27 hundreds and 28 fifties. And as skipper, he has led India to 40 wins in 68 games, making him the most successful India captain.

But in his 12 year Test career, Kohli hasn't played Pakistan in the longest format of the game due to the non-existence of the bilateral series between the two teams, though he has led India against Pakistan in the limited-overs formats.

The Indian run-machine has earned praise for his aggressive style of batting and captaincy, and also for being the champion of the traditional format of the game. Through his achievements, Kohli has garnered fans all across the cricketing world and players and people of Pakistan are no exception. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who has been constantly compared with the India stalwart, called Kohli one of the best players in the world, and said that he is proud to be compared with him. Babar also said how after AB deVilliers, Virat is his idol.

"Virat Kohli is one of the best players in the world. He has performed everywhere and in big matches. When people compare us, I don’t feel pressure, I feel proud because they are comparing me with such a big player. Personally, I don't think there should