Virat Kohli has regained his peak international form, proving once again that he is a powerhouse of run-scoring. In a dominant display during the first ODI against Sri Lanka, he hammered 113 runs in only 87 deliveries. This 45th ODI century comes on the heels of his 72nd overall international hundred, which he achieved against Bangladesh in December.
Saba Karim, who previously served as a BCCI selector, believes Kohli is closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 centuries in the 50-over game. Karim mentioned that Tendulkar would be genuinely happy to see his record eclipsed. Considering how well Kohli is playing, Indian fans are expecting him to reach that milestone very soon.
According to the former cricketer, records aren't Kohli's priority right now. Instead, he is completely locked in on the ODI World Cup, with the sole goal of bringing the trophy home to India. Notably, by scoring a century against Sri Lanka, the 32-year-old has equaled Tendulkar's record for the most ODI hundreds scored on Indian soil.
India's quest for a third World Cup title—following their victories in 1988 and 2011—rests heavily on Kohli's current brilliance. It would be a moment of pure joy for the fans if Kohli manages to secure his 46th ODI century while playing for the Men in