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Virat Kohli struck the 52nd century of his prolific ODI career on Sunday, propelling India to a match-winning total of 349/8.
Virat Kohli’s brother enjoyed the masterclass. (Picture Credit: IG/vk0681)
Vikas Kohli and Bhawna Kohli are showering their famous brother, Virat Kohli, with fulsome praises following India batting superstar’s spectacular performance for India in Ranchi during the team’s 17-run win over South Africa on Sunday evening. While lauding the performance, Vikas also took aim at Virat’s critics, warning them there’s more in store with the bat from the former India captain.
Kohli scored 135 off 120 – a record-extending 52nd century of his glorious ODI career – that helped India post a mammoth 349/8 in 50 overs. During his innings, Kohli entertained the capacity crowd at JSCA International Stadium with 11 fours and seven sixes.
In a series of posts on Instagram Stories, Vikas celebrated his brother’s century while also ‘shushing’ critics and promising that his is just the “Calm before the storm”.
Bhawna also seemed to blast the naysayers with a picture featuring both Kohli and Rohit Sharma – who scored a fine half-century to continue his fine form. The pair added 136 runs for the second wicket after India suffered an early halt when opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in the fourth over.
Kohli Not Big Believer In ‘Lot of Preparation’
Kohli was chosen player-of-the-match and while speaking during the post-match presentation, he opened up on how he gears up for a match, especially now that he’s playing just one format at the international level.
“I’ve never been a big believer of a lot of preparation, if that makes sense,” Kohli said. “All my cricket has been mental. As long as I feel mentally, I can play the game, I work physically very hard every day of my life. It’s got nothing to do with cricket anymore. It’s the way I live.”
“So, as long as my fitness levels are up and my mental enjoyment and sharpness is there, when you can visualise the game and you see yourself running as hard, reacting fast on the ball, then you know it’s fine,” he added.
Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital…Read More
Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital… Read More
December 01, 2025, 09:09 IST
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