IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting Praises Virat Kohli’s Perth Century and the Change Behind It

Following a tough home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand, where he struggled badly in a losing to the Kiwis, Virat Kohli silenced his critics with a brilliant century at Perth’s Optus Stadium. This century broke several records for a visiting batter and further cemented his strong performances in Australia.

Ponting praised Virat’s century, highlighting his resilience and skill:

Virat went back to trusting his game and he looked like a different player in the second innings than he did in the first innings.

Virat Kohli has now scored his 81st international century, contributing to his pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries. This century is also his 30th in Test cricket. In 119 matches, Kohli has accumulated 9,145 runs at an average of 48.13, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties. His highest score is unbeaten 254, showcasing his consistency and skill across formats.

Virat Kohli has now scored 100 centuries in professional cricket, with 54 in List A, nine in T20s and 37 in first-class matches. He also becomes the seventh player to score 2,000 runs in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. In 26 matches, Kohli has scored 2,147 runs at an average of 48.79, including nine centuries and five fifties, with his best score being 186.