‘I would say yes, he can break Tendulkar’s record’ – Former batter believes Virat Kohli can break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of ODI centuries
Famous Indian cricketer Suresh Raina recently talked about Virat Kohli’s batting performance for the Indian cricket team in ODI cricket. Suresh Raina believes Virat Kohli has consistently performed well for the team and has called multiple centuries. Virat Kohli recently scored his 77th international hundred and 47th ODI century in the team’s match against Pakistan.
Suresh Raina backed Virat Kohli for achieving his 50th ODI century against Australia in the upcoming mini series of Australia’s tour of India, ahead of the ODI World Cup, 2023. Raina believes, Virat Kohli can easily surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeatable record of 49 ODI centuries.
Suresh Raina on Virat Kohli’s performance in ODIs
“Virat Kohli looks in great touch and has been batting exceptionally. Sachin (Tendulkar) paaji has 49 and Virat has 47. I think he can get his fiftieth hundred by the India-Australia series, batting at No. 3, there are a lot of overs as well and we know he loves to play against Australia,” said Suresh Raina.
So, I would say yes, he can break Tendulkar’s record. He’s been really enjoying his batting and seems to be in a really good headspace after the birth of his daughter and a partner who constantly supports him. Also, the way he’s been monitoring his cricket and fitness as always. I am sure Virat is only thinking about defeating Australia 3-0 and not about paaji’s record,” added Raina.
“I spoke to Virat in Amsterdam when he was with his family. He seemed to be enjoying himself and needed a break from cricket. He’s been enjoying his batting and has been giving good advice to the youngsters as well, as you can see with KL Rahul. I think even Sachin paaji will be really happy – It’s amazing how in this current era he has managed to become the first batter to score thirteen thousand runs and also taking into account his exceptional run ratio”, he said.
“Also, I think for any athlete it’s important to have peace of mind. One might score a hundred today and get out for a duck tomorrow, but Kohli always stays the same, very similar to paaji. Earlier, our god of cricket was Sachin paaji with his impeccable feats on the pitch and it’s amazing to see how Virat has carried that brand of cricket and that legacy forward. Whenever there is a pressure situation, Virat plays with his heart out and lets the bat do the talking,” he concluded.
