To illustrate Waugh’s point, here’s how good Kohli was. While he made his debut in Tests in 2011 against the West Indies, Kohli scored his first ton in Australia at Adelaide a year later. That same year, he went on to score two more Test centuries and then scripted one of the most talked about career peaks in cricket.
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1st Test: India pile 359/3 as Gill, Jaiswal slam tons in Test opener
Gill, leading India for the first time in Test cricket, displayed composure and aggression in equal measure, becoming the fifth Indian captain to score a hundred on debut as skipper. His 127 not out came off 175 balls and included some masterful stroke-making, particularly through the leg-side.
India, England cricketers wear black armbands to honour Ahmedabad crash victims
A moment of silence was observed before the national anthems as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
Former batsman VVS Laxman to oversee India’s preparation for England Test series in Gambhir’s absence
Cricket icon VVS Laxman will oversee the Indian team’s preparation for the first Test against England in the absence of Gautam Gambhir
South Africa end 27-year title drought with historic win over Australia in WTC Final at Lord’s
The win also marked South Africa’s eighth consecutive Test victory and erased years of disappointment in knockout matches of major international tournaments.
Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame
Dhoni played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is for India and remains one of the greatest captains to have led the country. In 60 Tests that Dhoni captained the side, India won 27 games, lost 15 and drew 18.
Virat Kohli’s RCB finally break the jinx, lift first IPL trophy after 18 years
The final turned out to be a battle of nerves and RCB certainly channelled their years of disappointment and pain to come back roaring in the contest and seal a commanding victory.
BCCI to pay tribute to Indian Armed Forces at IPL closing ceremony
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will pay a special tribute to the Indian armed forces during the closing ceremony of IPL
Shubman Gill to lead India in England Tests; Rishabh Pant appointed VC
At 25 years of age, Gill will be India’s fifth youngest Test captain after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (21), Sachin Tendulkar (23), Kapil Dev (24) and Ravi Shastri (25).
IPL to resume Saturday with RCB-KKR face-off; Virat Kohli in focus
The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over.
