Virat Kohli

2024 - 11 - 24

Virat Kohli's Century: A Love Story Between Runs and Romance!

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Virat Kohli’s epic century was an ode to love, cricket, and sensational records. Here’s how he celebrated both on and off the field!

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Virat Kohli roared back to form during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy match held at the Optus Stadium in Perth. After facing a tough opening day at the crease, Kohli shook off the doubts surrounding him and delivered a brilliant century, marking his 81st in international cricket. With each swing of his bat, he not only reclaimed his place as a formidable force in cricket but also managed to set a new record: he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar for the most centuries by an Indian batter in Australia, proudly achieving his seventh century on Down Under soil. Talk about a comeback!

As if his performance wasn’t already headline-grabbing enough, Kohli turned heads with a heartwarming celebration. After reaching his ton, he blew flying kisses to his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who was in attendance to cheer him on. Football stadiums may be known for cheers and fanfare, but it appears cricket has its very own Romeo and Juliet! The crowd roared in approval, and what a sight it was to see a legend celebrating not only his triumph on the crease but also his love off it. There’s no doubt that Kohli wears his heart on his sleeve, or in this case, on his bat.

In an emotional turn, fans were treated to a heartwarming moment when Kohli embraced fellow cricketer Gautam Gambhir after the milestone was achieved. It was a display of camaraderie that spoke volumes about the brotherhood formed on the cricket field. This century was more than just numbers; it symbolized Kohli's fight against criticism, putting to rest whispers about his recent form and reminding everyone why he’s nicknamed ‘King Kohli.’ After all, who doesn’t love a good redemption story?

For cricket enthusiasts and casual fans alike, Kohli’s 30th Test century will be remembered not only for its statistical significance but also for the stories behind it—the healthy competition, the emotional expressions, and of course, the romantic gestures that remind us of the human side of sports. Undoubtedly, Kohli is not just about cricket; he's about passion and love in its purest forms. Did you know? Virat Kohli is affectionately known as ‘Chase Master’ due to his exceptional ability to chase down targets in ODIs, scoring 23 of his 43 ODI centuries while chasing. And just like a good saga, Kohli's cricket story continues to unfold, blending records with romance seamlessly!

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Virat Kohli roars back to form; surpasses Tendulkar's record in ... (ICC Cricket)

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Virat Kohli can't stop blowing flying kisses to Anushka Sharma after ... (Hindustan Times)

Virat Kohli came up with the perfect celebration after getting his ton in Perth, as he blew kisses to Anushka Sharma, who was present at the Optus Stadium.

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Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir share emotional hug after century. Watch (Times of India)

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