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Virat Kohli in motion© AFP
Star batter Virat Kohli broke quite a few information when he entered the sphere on Sunday throughout India’s final group stage match of Champions Trophy 2025 in opposition to New Zealand in Dubai. The match marked Kohli’s three hundredth look in ODI cricket for India. With this, he turned the seventh Indian to realize this. Aside from this, Kohli additionally turned the primary participant to look in 300 ODIs, having already performed no less than 100 Assessments and 100 T20Is. As Kohli performed his historic sport, former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar lavished praises on him.
Talking on Star Sports activities, Gavaskar lauded Kohli for his sheer dedication in the direction of and starvation for getting higher with each sport.
“I think it’s the desire to be better than yesterday. He’s never satisfied with what he’s achieved and always wants to do more. The pride he shows playing for India is an honour and a privilege. There are millions who dream of playing for India. Whether it’s a test match, a 50-over game, or a T20 game, representing your country is every young kid’s dream and ambition. Keeping that ambition alive is key for Kohli wanting to excel in every game,” said Gavaskar on Star Sports.
Gavaskar then went on to praise Kohli for his brilliant fielding and disciplined fitness.
“It’s not just about the runs he scores. Look at his commitment on the field—how he dives, returns the ball to the wicketkeeper or bowler, and tries to save runs for his team. That wholehearted commitment to India is crucial. That’s why his evolution from a learner to almost a professor of cricket is remarkable,” said Gavaskar.
“He’s gone from student to teacher to, if I may add, the chancellor of the Indian cricket university. For younger players like Shubman Gills and Yashasvi Jaiswals, just sitting next to him and observing how he prepares is a great learning curve,” he added.
Speaking concerning the three hundredth match, Kohli failed to go away a mark as he was dismissed for 11 by Matt Henry. Kohli nailed a full-blooded lower however Glenn Phillips flew to his proper at backward level to pouch a one-handed stunner, leaving Kohli and followers shocked.
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