Virender Sehwag, Jhulan Goswami Lead As World Cricketing Fraternity Lauds Virat Kohli On Scoring 75th International Century
The cricketing fraternity took to social media after star Indian batter Virat Kohli ended his Test century drought started on November 2019 to score his 75th international ton and 28th century in the longest format on Sunday. Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag, with whom Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting for years, congratulated Virat, saying that "class is permanent".
Class is permanent. This is an exceptional innings from Virat. Faith in the almighty, tremendous belief in himself. A special 75th international for the King. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/BfzjdGamoI
Indian pace legend Jhulan Goswami also congratulated Virat for his "iconic innings".
75th Iconic innings!@imVkohli #ViratKohli #GOAT #75thCentury pic.twitter.com/8IYUDfTQOP
Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad also lauded this "special innings from a special player" and called his comeback to form an "inspiration".
Special innings from a special player , great temperament on display from Virat. Apart from his extraordinary hunger and intensity, Virat's comeback to form has been an excellent inspiration for to learn how faith in the higher forces can help in challenging times. Proud pic.twitter.com/LnqiVa7NtQ
Australian veteran opener also lauded Virat's innings on Instagram, warning to not " write off champions".
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Former England batter Kevin Pietersen also lauded Virat for his knock on Twitter.
To think people didn't back @imVkohli. How silly! GOAT
Former South African batter Herschelle Gibbs also congratulated Virat on his century.
75 international for the champ @imVkohli .. #machine
Pakistan's former wicketkeeper-batter also lauded Virat's ton, saying that "a long wait is finally over."
A long wait is