"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.

Here's how Twitter reacted:

"This is Virat Kohli the batter. Has the power and the tools, and knows when to use what. Well played," ex-India batter Wasim Jaffer captioned a meme on Twitter.

This is Virat Kohli the batter. Has the power and the tools, and knows when to use what. Well played @imVkohli #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/TSmEV2G2jD

"Welcome back Virat Kohli. This is a test century well received in many quarters. No 28," West Indies great Ian Bishop tweeted.

Welcome back Virat Kohli. This is a test century well received in many quarters. No 28.

"Well played @imVkohli this 28th test Century came after 41 innings," former India pacer Munaf Patel posted on Twitter.

Well played @imVkohli this 28th test Century came after 41 innings #BGT2023 #ViratKohli #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/mPWBrwJlDu

Here are some of the fan reactions:

Virat Kohli knows the past 40 months were the toughest for him in Test cricket.But the King is back! pic.twitter.com/5Yl4mCJpWV

A Test hundred for King Virat Kohli after 1205 days - The King is back in Tests!!! pic.twitter.com/v3S2OuR438

28th Test Hundred for King Kohli, the wait is over, the man is back roaring in the longer format.The greatness of