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Mohammad Kaif praises Virat Kohli's record ODI resurgence and dedication
Virat Kohli played a very strong cricket match for India.
He scored 139 runs without getting out.
He hit nine sixes and 10 fours.
India chased the West Indies’ target of 296 runs.
This innings helped Kohli pass 15,000 runs in ODI cricket.
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised Kohli’s fitness and hard work.
Kaif said young people can learn dedication and determination from him.
Kohli had previously faced criticism after being dismissed for two ducks in Australia.
Since then, Kaif said Kohli has scored more than 900 ODI runs in 11 innings.
Mohammad Kaif praised Virat Kohli’s fitness, hunger, dedication and consistency as qualities young people can learn from.
Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 from 88 balls, including nine sixes and 10 fours, against the West Indies.
His innings helped India chase the West Indies’ 296-run target in the first ODI.
The performance took Kohli past 15,000 ODI runs and marked his 86th international century.
Kaif said Kohli had scored more than 900 runs, including four centuries, in 11 ODI innings since facing criticism in Australia.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, India, the West Indies and former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif.
- What
- Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 and helped India win the first ODI while passing 15,000 ODI runs.
- Where
- The match was between India and the West Indies; the venue was not specified.
- When
- The report was published on September 28; the match date was not specified.
- Why
- Kohli’s performance led Kaif to praise his fitness, dedication, hunger and consistency as examples for young people.
Key facts
- Kohli’s score
- 139 not out from 88 balls
- Boundaries
- 10 fours and nine sixes
- India’s target
- 296 runs
- Kohli’s ODI tally
- 15,080 runs in 315 matches and 303 innings
- Kohli’s ODI record
- 55 centuries, 79 fifties and a highest score of 183
- West Indies innings
- Justin Greaves scored a century, while Amir Jangoo made 58 not out from 43 balls
- India’s leading bowler
- Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets
Quotes
Mohammad Kaif
Former Indian cricketer and commentator
“I still remember when Virat Kohli was out for consecutive ducks twice in Australia; people started commenting that Virat Kohli can no longer do it and should retire. Since then, do you know what Virat Kohli has done? Since then, he has played 11 innings, scored over 900 runs, including four centuries—and I am talking about ODIs.”
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“Whenever he puts on the blue jersey for India, his ultimate goal is to remain not out and win the match. That is Virat Kohli.”
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