“Forever with you through any and everything”- Anushka Sharma reacts as Virat Kohli breaks century jinx
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli broke his 1020-day-long century jinx by smashing his 71st international century against Afghanistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday (September 8).
He slammed an unbeaten 121 runs off 61 deliveries at a strike rate of 200, which featured six sixes and 12 boundaries.
Kohli’s wife, Anushka Sharma, reacted to the remarkable landmark with a heartfelt message on social media.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote:
“Forever with you through any and everything.”
The Delhi batter replied with a flurry of heart emojis.
Kohli's last century before the Afghanistan game came against Bangladesh in November 2019.
Kohli, who now has 71 international tons, joins former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as the as the second-highest centurion in international cricket. Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most hundreds in international cricket (100).
Kohli dedicates his maiden T20I century to Anushka and Vamika
Kohli, who scored his first-ever T20I century, dedicated his achievement to Anushka and their daughter Vamika. He credited his wife for supporting him through thick and thin and celebrated the achievement in style by kissing his ring.
Speaking to Star Sports, he said:
“This hundred is specially dedicated to her [Anushka] and our little daughter Vamika. When you have someone next to you, having conversations, putting the things in right perspective like I have been and she has been by my side through these times and time away from the game has taught me a lot of things.”
He continued:
“I kissed my ring in the celebrations as well. You see me standing like this right now and all the things being put in perspective have been done by one person, who stood by me through all these difficult times, that is Anushka.”
Kohli also thanked the Indian team management for supporting him during his lean patch:
“As I said, since I came back into the team, the team has been open, welcoming, helpful and given me space to work on my game. I know there was lot of stuff going on the outside, but they really kept my perspective right.”
Overall, he amassed 276 runs in five matches at an average of 92 in the Asia Cup. He is vital to India’s success in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia next month.
The Men in Blue will next be seen in action in the upcoming three-match T20I series' against Australia and South Africa, starting September 20.