On Sunday, during the first ODI against South Africa, Virat Kohli delivered a stunning performance with a brilliant century. This remarkable knock marked the 52nd century of his ODI career, a milestone that helped him set a new world record. With this achievement, Kohli became the player with the most centuries in a single format, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar. Before this, Sachin held the record with 51 Test centuries.
Speaking about this historic moment, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Kohli with strong admiration. Gavaskar stated that Kohli has proven himself as a super player in the ODI format, and his excellence is acknowledged not only by fans but also by fellow players. He added that even cricket legends like Ricky Ponting have often appreciated Kohli’s unmatched consistency and skill.
Gavaskar pointed out that such recognition from Australian players is extremely rare. Their praise highlights Kohli’s global respect and the high standards he continues to set. By breaking Sachin’s long-standing record, Kohli has once again shown why he holds a special place in world cricket.
