In a display of prodigious talent and stamina, Virat Kohli once again reminded the world why he remains one of the world’s best batsmen with a comeback century in the first Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia in Perth.
His stunning century was instrumental in India’s 295-run victory over Australia in the opener of the ongoing five-match Test series at the Optus Stadium. Virat Kohli’s Perth knock was not only a masterclass in batting but also a bold statement for his critics.
Virat Kohli silences critics with Test century comeback in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 opener
The gutsy right-hander displayed composure, precision and determination against a formidable Australian bowling attack to bring up his 30th Test century, silencing critics and doubters who questioned his place among the greats of modern cricket.
Before that knock, the former India captain was struggling for runs and he endured a poor home season in red-ball cricket, prompting questions about his place in India’s Test team, but given how he staged his comeback, he was still left out. everyone admires him.
This iconic tattoo has been widely admired all over the world, including by Ajay Jadeja. The former Indian cricketer took the innings as a testament to Virat Kohli’s characteristic brilliance, pointing out how such moments define a player’s legacy.
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Kohli’s performance in the Perth Test against Australia reaffirmed that a genius is born in a day but thrives under the weight of expectations, the commentator said. His unbeaten hundred in the Perth Test was a reminder of his unwavering mental strength and relentless pursuit of excellence after facing criticism and scrutiny over the past year.
After Kohli performed on the grandest stage, Jadeja said his name is enough and doubters can relax to salute the modern-day legend. Ajay Jadeja was quoted by ANI as saying, “Doubters can rest easy… The name itself says it all. If there were any doubters, they can rest easy. Geniuses are not born overnight.”
Notably, this was Kohli’s seventh Test century in Australia and tied with Wally Hammond for the second most Test centuries on Australian soil after Jack Hobbs (9). He entered the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 having managed just 255 runs in 13 innings at an average of 21.25 with just one half-century to his name.
Virat Kohli is back in form on Australian soil
His struggles continued in the first innings when Josh Hazlewood’s sharp rise caught him off guard and forced him to depart for just 5 runs off 12 balls. But in the second innings, Kohli made a stunning comeback after making some adjustments and practicing hard at the Optus Stadium in his first Test match.
He scored his long-awaited hundred to help India beat Australia by 295 runs in the first Test and found his mojo back to become a major threat for Australia in the ongoing Test series. Kohli will be keen to continue his form in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval starting December 6.
