‘Virat has 80 however…’: Brian Lara on Virat Kohli scoring 100 global centuries | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli notched up his fiftieth one-day global century within the recently-concluded ICC ODI International Cup in opposition to Fresh Zealand on the jam-packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Amidst a cheering and bustling Wankhede population, Virat celebrated the ancient feat by means of disposing of his helmet and acknowledging the acclaim, reminiscent of his cricketing idol, Sachin Tendulkar, with a bow.
With this fiftieth ODI century, marking his eightieth global century total, Virat now units his attractions on Tendulkar’s huge report of 100 global centuries.
The query remainder: Can Virat Kohli surpass Tendulkar’s fantastic feat of 100 global centuries?
West Indies batting legend Brian Lara termed the duty as ‘maximum tough’.
“How old is Kohli now? 35, right? He has 80 but still needs 20. If he scores five centuries every year he’d need four more years to equal Tendulkar. Kohli will be 39 then. Tough job, very tough job,” Lara instructed Anandabazar Patrika.

“Can’t say with certainty, no one can. Those saying Kohli will break Tendulkar’s 100-centuries record won’t be taking cricketing logic into account. 20 centuries seem a long way away. Most cricketers can’t score that in their entire career. I won’t be adventurous and say Kohli will do it,” he added.
“Week doesn’t prohibit for any individual. Kohli will crack many extra information however 100 centuries turns out probably the most tough one. My perfect needs are with him. I’d be more than happy if he may just rating 100 centuries like Tendulkar. Sachin used to be a pricey pal and prefer I mentioned sooner than, I’m a fat fan of Kohli,” he said.

Virat, at the side of Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah will omit the white-ball leg of the South Africa layout.
The Indian batting run-machine is the a part of two-Take a look at squad in opposition to the Proteas.