India’s Virat Kohli has finally ended his five-year-long Test century drought on foreign soil after he smashed a ton against West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test match on Friday, July 21. This is Virat’s 76th international hundred and the first on foreign soil in the red-ball format since December 2018. He will now look to consolidate on a good start as India are currently in a good position having started on the bright side on Day 1.

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<h2>Virat ends the drought</h2>

The former India captain missed out on a hundred in the first Test when he was dismissed on 76, but made sure that he reached the triple-figure mark in the second Test. Virat batted well for his hundred as he needed 182 deliveries to complete his 29th Test ton.

Virat’s 29th Test ton now sees him six shy of great Sunil Gavaskar who stands with 35 hundreds while he is seven shy of current India coach Rahul Dravid’s tally of 36. However, it looks increasingly unlikely that he will get past Sachin Tendulkar for most Test hundreds as he leads the chart with 51 hundreds to his name in the longer format of the game.

<h2>Most Test hundreds for India&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

Sachin Tendulkar – 51 Hundreds

Rahul Dravid – 36 Hundreds

Sunil Gavaskar – 35 Hundreds

<h2>Virat Kohli – 29&nbsp;Hundreds&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

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<h2>Virat leads the chart</h2>

In terms of most international tons amongst active cricketers, the 34-year-old leads the way with 76 hundreds. Virat has scored 30 hundreds more than Joe Root who sits second with 46 to his name. He will now look to close the gap on top-placed Sachin Tendulkar as he needs 24 more to equal his record. Virat has 46 hundreds in ODIs and one in the T20 format. In last year’s Asia Cup, he scored his first international hundred since November 2019 and has since added six more to the overall tally.

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India’s Virat Kohli has finally ended his five-year-long Test century drought on foreign soil after he smashed a ton against West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test match on Friday, July 21.

India’s Virat Kohli has finally ended his five-year-long Test century drought on foreign soil after he smashed a ton against West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test match on Friday, July 21. This is Virat’s 76th international hundred and the first on foreign soil in the red-ball format since December 2018. He will now look to consolidate on a good start as India are currently in a good position having started on the bright side on Day 1. A magnificent CENTURY by @imVkohli in his landmark game for #TeamIndia 👏👏 This is his 29th 💯 in Test cricket and 76th overall 🫡#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/tFP8QQ0QHH — BCCI (@BCCI) July 21, 2023 × Virat ends the drought The former India captain missed out on a hundred in the first Test when he was dismissed on 76, but made sure that he reached the triple-figure mark in the second Test. Virat batted well for his hundred as he needed 182 deliveries to complete his 29th Test ton. Virat’s 29th Test ton now sees him six shy of great Sunil Gavaskar who stands with 35 hundreds while he is seven shy of current India coach Rahul Dravid’s tally of 36. However, it looks increasingly unlikely that he will get past Sachin Tendulkar for most Test hundreds as he leads the chart with 51 hundreds to his name in the longer format of the game. Most Test hundreds for India Sachin Tendulkar – 51 Hundreds Rahul Dravid – 36 Hundreds Sunil Gavaskar – 35 Hundreds Virat Kohli – 29 Hundreds ALSO READ | Pakistan's Ayesha Naseem announces shock retirement at 18 to align her life with principles of Islam Virat leads the chart In terms of most international tons amongst active cricketers, the 34-year-old leads the way with 76 hundreds. Virat has scored 30 hundreds more than Joe Root who sits second with 46 to his name. He will now look to close the gap on top-placed Sachin Tendulkar as he needs 24 more to equal his record. Virat has 46 hundreds in ODIs and one in the T20 format. In last year’s Asia Cup, he scored his first international hundred since November 2019 and has since added six more to the overall tally. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs WI: Virat Kohli ends five-year Test century drought on away soil; scores 76th int'l ton in 500th game

Recently, Virat Kohli completed 1,000 days since his last international ton. Kohli's last triple-figure score came in late 2019. Back then, no one knew a word about Covid-19. Kohli was India's all-format skipper. India still remained unbeaten versus Pakistan in World Cup history. IPL remained an eight-team tournament. MS Dhoni hadn't announced international retirement.

In a nutshell, it has been very long since Kohli broke his international century drought. To date, his dismal run surprises many -- even though it has now lasted&nbsp;for nearly three years. While he is getting vital scores under his belt at regular intervals (although it has evaded him since the beginning of IPL 2022 as well), cricket fans remain stunned seeing someone struggle for big scores who had made it a habit of performing consistently across formats.

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Such was Kohli's knack for scoring centuries that Australia's current white-ball captain Aaron Finch had made heads turn applauding King Kohli's heroics with a heartfelt tweet in 2016. He wrote, "Dear Virat Kohli, Can you please stop making batting look so easy, it's embarrassing for most other batters in the world. Thanks"

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Nonetheless, the harsh reality at present is that the 33-year-old Kohli is now struggling for big scores. As he gears up for his international return -- post the England tour -- in the forthcoming&nbsp;Asia Cup 2022, here's reliving Kohli's career-defining 183 that came in the tournament's 2012 edition&nbsp;versus Pakistan:

On March 18 2012, MS Dhoni-led India faced Mishab-ul-Haq's Pakistan in the Asia Cup, held in the 50-over format. Indian bowlers were in for a leather hunt on a batting track as Pakistani openers Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez's respective tons, and their 224-run opening stand, along with Younis Khan's 34-ball 52 propelled Men in Green to 329/6, after they opted to bat first. Praveen Kumar and Ashok Dinda accounted for two wickets each but R Ashwin remained economical, ending with 10-0-56-1.&nbsp;

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In reply, India lost Gautam Gambhir -- who scored a ton in the previous game versus Sri Lanka -- for a 2-ball duck. Kohli, who also scored a century in the Lanka face-off, came at No. 3. At first, Sachin Tendulkar played the aggressor's role, using his experience to keep the scoreboard ticking. He fell for a well-compiled 48-ball 52 (his last international inning) before the Kohli show resumed. At 133-2, Kohli was joined by current Indian captain Rohit Sharma as the duo showed their class and maturity to keep India moving forward in the tall run-chase.

Rohit-Kohli found the gaps, ran well between wickets, picked their bowlers smartly to take India ahead. Kohli kept getting better with each over and raced to his career-best 183 (remains his highest ODI score to date). His innings was laced with 22 fours and two sixes, at a whopping strike rate of 123.65. Courtesy of his impressive knock, India completed the run-chase with six wickets in hand, along with 13 balls to spare. Rohit also played his part with a cautious 83-ball 68. The two were involved in an entertaining 168-run knock as Dhoni &amp; Co. defeated Pakistan with ease.

Kohli's 183 remains the highest score by a batter in Asia Cup history. So far, he has 613 runs from 11 matches in the tournament, at a staggering average of 61.30 including three tons and a solitary half-century. Will King Kohli rediscover his form in the forthcoming Asia Cup, against one of his favourite opponents?

Well, not many days remain for us to know all the answers with India taking&nbsp;on Pakistan on August 28, in Dubai.

Recently, Virat Kohli completed 1,000 days since his last international ton. Kohli's last triple-figure score came in late 2019. Back then, no one knew a word about Covid-19.

Recently, Virat Kohli completed 1,000 days since his last international ton. Kohli's last triple-figure score came in late 2019. Back then, no one knew a word about Covid-19. Kohli was India's all-format skipper. India still remained unbeaten versus Pakistan in World Cup history. IPL remained an eight-team tournament. MS Dhoni hadn't announced international retirement. In a nutshell, it has been very long since Kohli broke his international century drought. To date, his dismal run surprises many -- even though it has now lasted for nearly three years. While he is getting vital scores under his belt at regular intervals (although it has evaded him since the beginning of IPL 2022 as well), cricket fans remain stunned seeing someone struggle for big scores who had made it a habit of performing consistently across formats. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2022: EXPLAINED! How India might take on Pakistan thrice in mega event Such was Kohli's knack for scoring centuries that Australia's current white-ball captain Aaron Finch had made heads turn applauding King Kohli's heroics with a heartfelt tweet in 2016. He wrote, "Dear Virat Kohli, Can you please stop making batting look so easy, it's embarrassing for most other batters in the world. Thanks" Dear Virat Kohli, Can you please stop making batting look so easy, it's embarrassing for most other batters in the world. Thanks 😂😂😂 — Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) May 19, 2016 × Nonetheless, the harsh reality at present is that the 33-year-old Kohli is now struggling for big scores. As he gears up for his international return -- post the England tour -- in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022, here's reliving Kohli's career-defining 183 that came in the tournament's 2012 edition versus Pakistan: On March 18 2012, MS Dhoni-led India faced Mishab-ul-Haq's Pakistan in the Asia Cup, held in the 50-over format. Indian bowlers were in for a leather hunt on a batting track as Pakistani openers Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez's respective tons, and their 224-run opening stand, along with Younis Khan's 34-ball 52 propelled Men in Green to 329/6, after they opted to bat first. Praveen Kumar and Ashok Dinda accounted for two wickets each but R Ashwin remained economical, ending with 10-0-56-1. ALSO READ | Run-machine Pujara surpasses Virat Kohli, Babar Azam in elite list with impressive ton for Sussex In reply, India lost Gautam Gambhir -- who scored a ton in the previous game versus Sri Lanka -- for a 2-ball duck. Kohli, who also scored a century in the Lanka face-off, came at No. 3. At first, Sachin Tendulkar played the aggressor's role, using his experience to keep the scoreboard ticking. He fell for a well-compiled 48-ball 52 (his last international inning) before the Kohli show resumed. At 133-2, Kohli was joined by current Indian captain Rohit Sharma as the duo showed their class and maturity to keep India moving forward in the tall run-chase. Rohit-Kohli found the gaps, ran well between wickets, picked their bowlers smartly to take India ahead. Kohli kept getting better with each over and raced to his career-best 183 (remains his highest ODI score to date). His innings was laced with 22 fours and two sixes, at a whopping strike rate of 123.65. Courtesy of his impressive knock, India completed the run-chase with six wickets in hand, along with 13 balls to spare. Rohit also played his part with a cautious 83-ball 68. The two were involved in an entertaining 168-run knock as Dhoni & Co. defeated Pakistan with ease. Kohli's 183 remains the highest score by a batter in Asia Cup history. So far, he has 613 runs from 11 matches in the tournament, at a staggering average of 61.30 including three tons and a solitary half-century. Will King Kohli rediscover his form in the forthcoming Asia Cup, against one of his favourite opponents? Well, not many days remain for us to know all the answers with India taking on Pakistan on August 28, in Dubai.

Asia Cup: Reminiscing Virat Kohli's career-defining 183 versus Pakistan in 2012 edition

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been going through a century drought for over a year and a half now. The last time, Kohli smashed a ton was against Bangladesh in November 2019 in the Pink Ball Test. However, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels that Virat Kohli has a phenomenal record on the international stage and will soon end his century drought.&nbsp;

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In his YouTube video, Butt was asked whether 'Virat can cross his mental barriers at ICC events like World Test Championship and T20 World Cup', to which he replied: "He's broken so many barriers already. Who could have thought that a boy in his age will get 70 centuries? Who would have that he would become as fit as he is today, or carry the kind of form that he has? He has a strike rate of 90 in chases, an average of over 50 in all three formats. Who would have thought? These are barriers he's already crossed. Who can stop him from crossing this barrier? In fact, he can do it in the next match or the next series itself."&nbsp;

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Skipper Kohli is yet to play significant innings during an ICC event's knockout matches. Virat scored just five runs in Champions Trophy final vs Pakistan in 2017 and 1 run in World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand (in his last two knockout matches).&nbsp;

"He hasn't scored a century in more than a year but look at the runs he's still scored. If he doesn't get a century, we think he hasn't scored at all. I think he has all the credentials to do it and it's just a matter of time," said Butt.

Virat and Co. take on the Kiwis in the final of the World Test Championship that will take place at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.&nbsp;

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been going through a century drought for over a year and a half now. The last time, Kohli smashed a ton was against Bangladesh in November 2019 in the Pink Ball Test.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been going through a century drought for over a year and a half now. The last time, Kohli smashed a ton was against Bangladesh in November 2019 in the Pink Ball Test. However, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels that Virat Kohli has a phenomenal record on the international stage and will soon end his century drought. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Liked Michael Vaughan's suggestion a lot': Aakash Chopra on resuming IPL In his YouTube video, Butt was asked whether 'Virat can cross his mental barriers at ICC events like World Test Championship and T20 World Cup', to which he replied: "He's broken so many barriers already. Who could have thought that a boy in his age will get 70 centuries? Who would have that he would become as fit as he is today, or carry the kind of form that he has? He has a strike rate of 90 in chases, an average of over 50 in all three formats. Who would have thought? These are barriers he's already crossed. Who can stop him from crossing this barrier? In fact, he can do it in the next match or the next series itself." ALSO READ: 'Playing golf against your boss': Mark Richardson on playing against Team India Skipper Kohli is yet to play significant innings during an ICC event's knockout matches. Virat scored just five runs in Champions Trophy final vs Pakistan in 2017 and 1 run in World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand (in his last two knockout matches). "He hasn't scored a century in more than a year but look at the runs he's still scored. If he doesn't get a century, we think he hasn't scored at all. I think he has all the credentials to do it and it's just a matter of time," said Butt. Virat and Co. take on the Kiwis in the final of the World Test Championship that will take place at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli will be looking to end his century drought in the series decider against England. However, it has not stopped him from contributing runs for Team India in the 50-over format.&nbsp;

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The last time he scored a century in ODI was back against West Indies in August 2019, however, since then he has scored eight 50-plus scores in 14 innings.&nbsp;

Skipper Kohli is on the brink of breaking a major record. The Indian skipper is just 167 runs away from surpassing Sri Lanka legend Arjuna Ranatunga in the list of most ODI runs by a captain. If he scores and surpasses the former Sri Lankan great, he will climb to the fourth spot.&nbsp;

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting tops the list with 8497 runs in 230 matches as captain. He is followed by former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who racked up 6641 runs in 200 games. New Zealand's Stephen Fleming is third 6295 runs in 2018.

Virat Kohli is also just 13 runs away from becoming the 4th batsman to complete 5,000 ODI runs at home. He will be fourth to do so after Sachin Tendulkar (6976), Ricky Ponting (5406), and Jacques Kallis (5178).

The Indian captain is also one century away from equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of most centuries (20 centuries) at home in ODIs and one short of equalling Ricky Ponting for most centuries as captain, which is 22 in ODIs.

India have already defeated England in the Test and T20I series.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli will be looking to end his century drought in the series decider against England. However, it has not stopped him from contributing runs for Team India in the 50-over format.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli will be looking to end his century drought in the series decider against England. However, it has not stopped him from contributing runs for Team India in the 50-over format. ALSO READ: 'We used him in the T20Is but it's...': Virat Kohli on whether Hardik will bowl in ODI series The last time he scored a century in ODI was back against West Indies in August 2019, however, since then he has scored eight 50-plus scores in 14 innings. Skipper Kohli is on the brink of breaking a major record. The Indian skipper is just 167 runs away from surpassing Sri Lanka legend Arjuna Ranatunga in the list of most ODI runs by a captain. If he scores and surpasses the former Sri Lankan great, he will climb to the fourth spot. Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting tops the list with 8497 runs in 230 matches as captain. He is followed by former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who racked up 6641 runs in 200 games. New Zealand's Stephen Fleming is third 6295 runs in 2018. Virat Kohli is also just 13 runs away from becoming the 4th batsman to complete 5,000 ODI runs at home. He will be fourth to do so after Sachin Tendulkar (6976), Ricky Ponting (5406), and Jacques Kallis (5178). The Indian captain is also one century away from equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of most centuries (20 centuries) at home in ODIs and one short of equalling Ricky Ponting for most centuries as captain, which is 22 in ODIs. India have already defeated England in the Test and T20I series.

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