Ravi Shastri’s fiery comments came after modern batsman Virat Kohli scored a sensational century at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
He would have silenced many people: Ravi Shastri
Virat Kohli looked exceptionally good in the first innings against the Proteas, playing an attacking brand of cricket.
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Kohli showed intent from the very beginning and built a remarkable partnership of 136 runs in 109 balls with Rohit Sharma, who got out after scoring 57 runs.
Even after Rohit’s dismissal, Kohli kept going and hit his 52nd hundred in ODI cricket. He ended his innings with 135 runs off 120 balls, with 11 fours and 7 sixes.
This innings came amid reports from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar planning to make a final call on the batsman’s future.
Meanwhile, former India head coach Ravi Shastri dropped a fiery comment on air after Kohli hit the barrel, saying he silenced many people.
“It’s number 52. Gets it with a boundary. Punches the air with delight. It’s been a long time coming. This is the format he’s playing now and he would have silenced a lot of people. His third on the ground,” Shastri said while commentating.
“It was a brilliant innings, just the way he got there. Just the timing of that shot,” he added.
May he continue to bring a smile on the faces of the people of the nation – Rajkumar Sharma
In an interaction with ANI, Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma spoke about the batsman reaching his 83rd international century.
Rajkumar Sharma said Kohli is loved by his fans worldwide and hoped the batsman continues to bring a smile on people’s faces. He said:
“Virat Kohli is loved by his fans worldwide and he gave a fitness mantra to Indian cricket… I don’t think anyone has ensured team India’s victory like him… May he continue to bring a smile on the faces of people of the nation.”
King remains king – Virender Sehwag
Batting legend Virender Sehwag was also extremely impressed with Kohli’s performance and told X:
“Virat Kohli once again showed that scoring runs for him is as easy as making tea for us. The hunger is still the same, the passion is still the same.”
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