Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian Player To Achieve This Massive T20I Milestone

India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday became the first Indian player to play 100 matches in all three formats of the game. He achieved the feat against Pakistan as he stepped out on the field in the Asia Cup Group A match on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Before this contest, Virat had represented Team India in 99 T20I games across which he has scored 3,308 runs at an average of 50.12. His best individual score for India in this format to date is 94 and he has also scored 30 half-centuries in this format.

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to field against Pakistan in the match.

Kohli has now become just the second Indian men's player to represent the country in 100 T20Is and he is also the second player after former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor to play 100 matches in all three formats of the game.

Kohli has so far played 262 ODIs and 102 ODIs in his international career. He has 70 international centuries to his credit, but he had last scored a ton in November 2019 and ever since then, the three figure mark has eluded him.

While speaking to host broadcaster Star Sports on playing 100 T20Is, Kohli said: "You can look at numbers, but for me, the meaning is completely different. It shows longevity, keeping up with the demands of playing the sport at the highest level. To keep on nurturing your game again and again, this is a reflection of how one wants to lead their life also. You feel the value of yourself as a person. It is not numbers, but the work that goes behind the scenes, that is more valuable to me."

Earlier this year, Virat had been rested for the series against West Indies and Zimbabwe after the tour of England. The batter revealed how he was faking intensity and how he was mentally down.

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