In a remarkable display of talent and resilience, Virat Kohli once again reminded the world why he remains one of the best batsmen in the world with his comeback century in the first Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia in Perth.
His impressive century played a pivotal role in India’s emphatic 295-run victory over Australia in the opening Test of the ongoing five-match Test series at the Optus Stadium. Virat Kohli’s knock in Perth was not just a batting masterclass but it was a bold statement to his critics.
Virat Kohli silences critics with comeback Test century in opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
The handsome right-hander showed composure, precision and determination against a formidable Australian bowling attack to score his 30th Test century and silenced critics and skeptics, who questioned his place among the greats of modern cricket.
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Before this knock, the former Indian captain was struggling for runs and had endured a poor season at home in red-ball cricket, raising doubts over his place in the Indian Test team, but the way he who organized his return, once again left. each and every one of them in awe of him.
This remarkable knock has generated widespread recognition across the world, including Ajay Jadeja. The former Indian cricketer acknowledged the innings as a testament to Virat Kohli’s trademark brilliance, pointing out how such moments define a player’s legacy.
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The commentator said Kohli’s performance in the Perth Test against Australia reaffirmed that genius is not born in a day but thrives under the weight of expectations. 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 the doubters can rest in peace to hail the legend of the modern era. Ajay Jadeja was quoted by ANI as saying, “Those who doubt can rest in peace… The name itself says it all. If there were skeptics, may they rest in peace. “Geniuses are not born overnight.”
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Notably, it was Kohli’s seventh Test hundred in Australia, equaling Wally Hammond for the second-most Tests on Australian soil after Jack Hobbs (9). He entered the ongoing 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy amid a poor run of form in 2024, having managed just 255 runs in 13 innings at a modest average of 21.25, with just a half-century to his name.
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His struggles continued in the first innings when a sharp rising delivery from Josh Hazlewood caught him off guard, forcing him out for just 5 runs off 12 balls. But in the second innings, Kohli made a stunning comeback after making some adjustments and training hard at the Optus Stadium during the first Test match.
He smoked his much-awaited hundred to help India beat Australia by 295 runs in the first Test and found his charm 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 on December 6.