Published: Jul 22, 2023, 08:46 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 22, 2023, 08:46 AM (IST)
India star batter Virat Kohli opened up after scoring a century in his 500th International match at Queen’s Park Oval against Windies on Friday.
Kohli broke several records as he became the only cricketer to smash century in the 500th match but the batting maestro reckoned that these stats and milestones mean nothing in 15 years time.
“I want to contribute as much as possible. If I get 50 the feeling is I missed out on a 100, if I get 120 the feeling is I missed out on a double hundred. These stats and milestones mean nothing in 15 years’ time, what they will remember is if I left an impact or not” said Kohli after Day1 game.
Kohli also said that he never imagined that he will play 500th game. The batting great reckoned that his commitment towards the sport gave him result.
“I am grateful to play 500 games for India. I never imagined. It’s all hard work. It’s the commitment you give to the sport you are playing which gives you the result. For me converting 1 into 2 is easy runs and I am never going to leave that opportunity. I’m not someone who will wait for a period where I score a bunch of boundaries off 10 balls” added Kohli.
After smashing a century against West Indies in the second Test match Kohli ended his 5 years away from home century draught. The 34-year-old batter said that others will talk about these things.
“After smashing a century against West Indies in the second Test match Kohli ended his 5 years away from home century draught. The 34-year-old batter said that others will talk about these things. The key is to do well to the best of my ability. We haven’t played 30 matches away from home and I have got a few fifty-plus scores. I want to contribute as much as possible. If I get 50 the feeling is I missed out on a 100, if I get 120 the feeling is I missed out on a double hundred” said Kohli
