DTVHINDIOnly Virat Kohli can break Sachin’s record of 100 centuries – prediction of former West Indies legend
Clive Lloyd also said that teams should play more Test matches in the coming times. Virat Kohli and Clive Lloyd. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Great West Indies cricketer Clive Lloyd praised Virat Kohli and said that this batsman can achieve anything in international cricket. The former captain of India is in great form at the moment. He was the highest run-scorer in the recent ODI World Cup 2023. When Virat was struggling with his poor form in 2020 and 2021, he had to face a lot of criticism. Some former cricketers had even said that he should be dropped from the Indian team. AlthoughDespite all this criticism, Kohli kept moving forward and scored eight centuries in 2023. Kohli has scored 80 centuries in international cricket and is 20 behind the great Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 centuries. Virat Kohli can break Sachin’s record of 100 centuries – Clive Lloyd Lloyd believes that the 35-year-old still has a lot to offer and if he can maintain his form in the times to come, he can achieve great things. Recently, during an event in Kolkata, Lloyd was asked about the chances of Kohli breaking Tendulkar’s record of international centuries. Responding to the question, Clive Lloyd said, “I can’t say how long it will take, but he is still young and I am sure with the way he is playing he will be able to achieve whatever he wants to achieve.” Can and it would be a great pleasure to achieve it.” Former West Indies legend Clive Lloyd wants more Test cricket to be played in the international calendar and said there should be at least three Test matches in bilateral series. The former West Indies captain said during the ‘Ekam Awards’, ‘Probably more T20s are being played at this time. I would like to see a little more Test cricket. And if you are playing Test cricket then I would like to see a series of three or five Test matches. Also read: Finn Allen defies Shaheen Shah Afridi
SA v IND: “India will easily win the Cape Town Test” – former Indian legend claimed
India bowled out South Africa for 55 after Dean Elgar elected to bat first in Cape Town on Wednesday, January 3. However, after this the African bowlers also dismissed Rohit Sharma and Company for 153 runs. After this, the Indian bowlers restricted the African team to 62/3 in the second innings till the end of the day’s play. The African team is still behind by 36 runs with seven wickets remaining. During a discussion on Star Sports, Gavaskar was asked about his thoughts on the match after the end of the first day’s play. Responding to this he said, “Three wickets have already fallen. India still has the lead. That’s why I don’t think this match can go out of India’s grip. Yes, this cannot be an innings victory.” The former Indian captain further said, “They (India) may have to bat a little but I don’t think South Africa has the batsmen who can score 150-200 runs and trouble the Indian team a bit. “ Let us tell you that at present Aiden Markram (36*) and David Bedingham (7*) are batting at the crease for South Africa. After this, they have wicketkeeper-batsman Kyle Warren and all-rounder Marco Jensen as batting options and then four specialist bowlers in the form of Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Berger and Lungi Ngidi. Also read: Let us introduce you to ‘actor’ Virat Kohli
