The hunger of the ‘King’ remains unwavering at 37: The story behind Virat Kohli’s historic comeback century and match-winning knock
Virat Kohli’s future is no longer hidden behind ‘Read Between the Lines’. After turning 37 in November, who knows better than him that the day when ‘former’ will be before his name is approaching step by step. It seems that the hunger is even more keen for that!
The ‘King’ of modern cricket, Virat Kohli, has once again proven that age is just a number. After turning 37 in November, his explosive and classic innings of 135 runs (11 fours, 7 sixes) off 120 balls against South Africa in Ranchi was not just a century, it was a historic comeback century in world cricket. This century, which came after a long 280 days, not only laid the foundation for the team’s victory, but also reminded cricket fans why he is still the biggest star in the twenty-two yards.
Virat Kohli is one of the best players in the world.
Virat Kohli is one of the best players in the world and has the ability to stand in the company of players like Lionel Messi, Usain Bolt, Michael Phillips. Till date (27/10/2018) he has 62 centuries to his name, out of which 38 are in ODIs and 24 in Tests. Looking at his great form and assuming that he will play for the next 8 years as he is almost 30 today. He can easily break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most centuries and can score a total of 110 centuries but he cannot break Sachin Tendulkar’s Test records (51 centuries, 15000 runs, 200 Tests) because there is an age limit for players. But he can easily cross 19000 runs and 65 centuries in ODIs.
Neither the board nor Virat has revealed anything about this. However, it is learnt that Virat and Rohit have been advised to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy if they want to stay in the One Day World Cup plan. This proposal is very relevant. The biggest question, of course, is whether Virat will be in this mood after two years at the age of almost 39. But aren’t these constant cross talks getting annoying?
Sometimes speculations – the board will sit in discussions with Virat-Rohit, sometimes there is a request to return to the Test, sometimes a section of social media is saying, it’s too late! This time there is no problem even if you keep the jersey-pad. Add to that some unwanted trolling. A section of netizens are also demanding an explanation as to why Virat will be in London with his family.
But the most important thing is undoubtedly to keep the hunger alive. What Ronaldo and Messi have been able to do, Virat is also doing it. It is not easy to perform at the highest level by shutting down all unnecessary things. For him, the only driving force is indomitable hunger. If he scores zero again in the next match, he will be attacked and abused on social media, but that will not diminish this hunger of Virat.
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1. Why is this century so important?
The intensity and aggression that Virat Kohli has shown at the age of 37 is rare even among many young cricketers. After retiring from Tests and T20s, ODIs are now his only format on the international stage. Such a dominant performance in a handful of opportunities has undoubtedly strengthened his claim for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Record-breaking innings: With this century, Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to set the world record of most centuries in ODI cricket with 52.
- Performance under pressure: Kohli took the responsibility of the team on his shoulders after Rohit Sharma was dismissed. He played patiently at one end and was aggressive when needed.
- Physical and mental toughness: Even at the age of 37, his running between the wickets at the crease was a sight to behold. After the match, he himself said that he focused more on mental sharpness and adequate recovery than on over-preparation.
2. The real hero is ‘Virat-’
The main hero of this innings is his never-give-up mentality—known as ‘Virat-khide’. Even at the end of his career, when there is speculation about his retirement and unwanted trolling on social media, this ability to shut down all unnecessary talk and perform at the highest level is truly extraordinary.
Just as legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have maintained their standard of play despite their age, Virat is also walking on the same path. This innings of his is not just a match win, it actually highlights the ‘grand picture’— “I can still do it, just like I could do it.”
3. Analysis of match-winning innings
The Ranchi pitch was initially batting-friendly but later slowed down. Kohli bowled for 20-25 overs in the beginning and picked up the pace as he understood the situation. Be it a perfect cover drive or a six over long on after stepping out the pacer, his batting showed experience and a glimmer of confidence. This innings of 135 helped India set a huge target against South Africa, which later ensured victory.
4. Future plans: 2027 World Cup?
Such performances automatically raise the question – is Virat Kohli’s real target the 2027 ODI World Cup? Although neither the board nor Kohli has yet revealed this, he has shown the right use of the opportunities to showcase himself in the ODI format.
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Conclusion
This Virat Kohli century that won the match against South Africa proved that when the hunger to perform is strong, age is no barrier. With the form he is in at 37, cricket fans will be looking forward to seeing many more match-winning innings from his bat in the near future.
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