After a modest five runs in the first innings, Kohli came back strongly in the second innings, scoring an unbeaten 100, his 30th Test century, and leading India to a dominant 295-run victory in Perth.
Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has come to the defense of Virat Kohli, responding to criticism that emerged after the star batsman’s lackluster performance during India’s three-match Test series against New Zealand earlier this month.
Despite struggling in the series, Kohli bounced back remarkably during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, silencing many of his doubters with a stellar performance in the first Test against Australia.
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After a modest five runs in the first innings, Kohli came back strongly in the second innings, scoring an unbeaten 100, his 30th Test century, and leading India to a dominant 295-run victory in Perth.
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Kohli’s 15-year career proves geniuses are not made overnight: Jadeja
Speaking to ANI, Jadeja, known for his brash attitude, took the opportunity to attack Kohli’s critics during an event on November 30. He emphasized that a genius like Kohli is not defined by a single series or a few matches. Jadeja highlighted Kohli’s enduring quality and noted that such brilliance is built over years of consistent performances.
He noted that Kohli’s career, spanning 15 years, is a testament to his perseverance and commitment, traits often overlooked by those who judge athletes based on isolated incidents.
Jadeja reminded everyone that greatness is not achieved overnight and true geniuses like Kohli should not be judged by fleeting moments or short-term struggles.
“The name itself says it all. If there were skeptics, now they can rest in peace because geniuses are not born overnight. It takes years: it is the solidity, perseverance and commitment that has been seen for 15 years. People start judging athletes by an event or a series. It just goes to show that you should never judge a genius,” Jadeja said.
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