Leader and mentor: Virat Kohli's double role in Raipur earns praise from Gavaskar

Leader and mentor: Virat Kohli's double role in Raipur earns praise from Gavaskar

Virat Kohli did more than score runs in the Raipur ODI. He steadied a nervous Ruturaj Gaikwad after a brutal first-ball bouncer from Marco Jansen, helping him settle before he struck his maiden ODI hundred. Sunil Gavaskar praised Kohli’s leadership and mentorship during the key partnership.

Irfan Pathan lauds Virat Kohli's 84th international ton

New Delhi: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Virat Kohli’s fitness and focus after the veteran batter slammed his 84th international hundred in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday.The 37-year-old batter’s recent performances have been remarkable, continuing where he had left off at Ranchi with a scorching 135 in 120 balls consisting of 11 fours and seven sixes. Kohli delivered a more controlled knock this time…

He’s Carrying On From Ranchi: Gavaskar Says Kohli’s Ton In Raipur ‘seemed Inevitable’

Chennai Super Kings: India legend Sunil Gavaskar broke down Virat Kohli’s century in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, saying it never looked like Kohli would miss out on a hundred. From the very first ball he faced,