Virat Kohli became the 12th Indian to reach a milestone of 100 Tests. He was presented a special cap by Rahul Dravid before the start of play on Friday in Mohali.
Basking in the glory of becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat Kohli on Friday said he wants the 바카라next generation바카라 to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats through a gruelling international schedule.
Indian cricket's reigning superstar was felicitated by the BCCI on Friday commemorating his landmark 100th Test match -- the first game against Sri Lanka here. He was felicitated with a special Test cap by former India skipper and head coach Rahul Dravid before the start of the play.
바카라In present-day cricket, with the amount of cricket we play with three formats and the IPL, the only takeaway, if the next generation can take from my Test career, is that I was able to strive through and play the purest format of the game and get to 100 Test matches,바카라 Kohli said, with wife Anushka Sharma by his side.
Due to bio-bubble restrictions, it was Dravid, who presented Kohli with a commemorative cap and also a glittering memento. Kohli바카라s brother Vikas was in the stands. 바카라It is a special moment for me. My wife is here and so is my brother.
바카라All my family members and coach from childhood, all are proud. It is indeed a team game and it couldn't have been possible without you. Thanks to BCCI as well for giving me this opportunity to represent the Indian cricket team initially and from there on everything has gone from strength to strength.바카라
바카라I couldn바카라t have received it from a better person, one of my childhood heroes. I still have that picture in my house from under-15 NCA days, where I was looking at you and taking a picture with you and today, I get my 100th Test cap from you. So, indeed it's been a great journey and one which hopefully continues to grow,바카라 he added.
Rohit Sharma elected to bat first after winning the toss. India started off on a strong note with both Rohit and Mayank Agarwal playing the Sri Lankan bowlers with ease. However, the hosts lost both openers quickly which brought Virat Kohli into the crease.
The former captain has looked at ease so far and along with Hanuma Vihari stitched a 50-plus-run stand for the unbroken third wicket. He also reached 8000 Test runs on the day.
From the BCCI, president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah, treasurer Arun Dhumal and vice-president Rajiv Shukla were in attendance. Coach Dravid gave a warm speech, waxing eloquent about Kohli's longevity and asked him to 바카라double it up바카라.
바카라Virat, I am sure when you started out as a kid, you wanted to play one Test match for India and you stand here today on the cusp of your 100th Test match,바카라 the India coach said. 바카라It's a testament to everything that is great in our sport... sweat, discipline, courage, skill, determination, desire, focus, you had it all. You had a great journey. You have done it with class and excellence.바카라
Kohli joined an illustrious list comprising Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Ishant Sharma, who played 100 Tests for the country.
바카라You can be very proud of not only playing the 100th Test match but also for the great journey that you have navigated through. Congratulations to you and your family on this fantastic achievement,바카라 Dravid said.
바카라It's well deserved, well earned, and hopefully it is just the start of many things to come. As we say in the dressing room, double it up," the former captain before presenting the cap to Kohli.바카라 Jay Shah also described kohli as the man who redefined Test cricket.
바카라His journey has been a union of emotion, passion, dedication and determination. To the man who redefined Test cricket and infused it with fresh life, congratulations @imVkohli on this landmark Test. Let's come together and celebrate,바카라 Shah said.