Virat Kohli is no stranger to rewriting cricketing records. With an insatiable hunger for runs and a fitness level that defies age, the Indian batting maestro is now being backed to do the unthinkable—eclipse the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries. Kohli currently stands at 82 tons.
‘Fit’ Virat Kohli going for Tendulkar’s record
Former India cricketer and coach Lalchand Rajput has thrown his weight behind Kohli, confidently stating that the 36-year-old will surpass the Little Master’s towering milestone in the coming years. “To be very honest, I had predicted very early that he would break Sachin Tendulkar’s record. He still has got the same hunger and passion. He is still so fit, and every run is important for him,” Rajput said at the launch of a book -Life Lessons from Cricket.
Kohli’s unbeaten century against Pakistan in Dubai last Sunday was not just another feather in his cap—it was a statement. That knock propelled him into the elite club of players who have crossed 14,000 runs in ODIs, alongside Tendulkar and Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara. With Ricky Ponting already behind him on the all-time run charts, Kohli is now eyeing Sangakkara’s tally (14234), standing just 149 runs away from claiming the second spot.
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However, the real question is—can he topple the Everest of cricketing records? Tendulkar’s 100 centuries remain the most revered individual achievement in cricket, one that many believed was untouchable. But if there’s one batter capable of challenging the myth, it’s Kohli.
The upcoming clash against New Zealand in Dubai will mark Kohli’s 300th ODI appearance, making him the eighth Indian to reach this milestone.
Most Hundreds in International Cricket ft. Virat Kohli
| Player | Inns | Runs | Ave | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 782 | 34357 | 48.52 | 100 | 164 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 614 | 27503 | 52.38 | 82 | 142 |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS/ICC) | 668 | 27483 | 45.95 | 71 | 146 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 666 | 28016 | 46.77 | 63 | 153 |
| Jacques Kallis (SA) | 617 | 25534 | 49.10 | 62 | 149 |
