Virat Kohli, who failed to score a single international century in 2020, was dismissed for 11 on Day 3 of the first Test against England in Chennai. Speaking to Star Sports, Gavaskar said:
Virat Kohli has returned to Test cricket following a short paternity break. He missed three of the four Tests in Australia. The 32-year-old’s last international century came in November 2019 during India’s first day-night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. Gavaskar added in this regard:
Virat Kohli’s record in 2020
In a year which was severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Virat Kohli played three Tests and scored 116 runs at an average of 19.33. His best score of 74 came in the first Test against Australia in Adelaide.
Although he did not reach three figures in ODIs as well, he had an impressive run in the 50-over format last year, scoring 431 runs in nine matches at an average of 47.88. His highest score of 89 also came Down Under
In the T20I format, Virat Kohli scored 295 runs in 10 matches at an average of just under 37.
With India on the backfoot in Chennai, the hosts will be expecting a captain’s knock from Virat Kohli in the second innings.
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