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'These Things are For Others To Talk..' - Virat Kohli On Breaking Records With 76th International Century 

image-lkdkg9e8Kohli slammed a sensational ton in Trinidad [AP]

Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, ended his four-year wait for an overseas Test century by notching up a brilliant ton against West Indies on day two of the ongoing Test match at the Port of Spain. 

The 34-year-old scored 121 off 206 deliveries, thus equalling Don Bradman's record of Test centuries. It was also his 76th international ton and his first away from home since December 2018.  

With this, Kohli's centuries in Test cricket away from home have surpassed the number of centuries he has registered when playing at home. 

Kohli's overseas century count reached 15 with his recent ton, surpassing his 14 centuries scored in matches held within India. He also became the first-ever player to score a century in his 500th international match.  

In his usual humble demeanour, Kohli shrugged off the significance of these records and stats, stating that they hold little importance to him. Here's what the Delhi batter said after the end of the second day's play:

“Honestly, these things are for others to talk on the outside. I have got 15 centuries away from home, not quite a bad record. I have got more centuries away from home than I have got at home.”

Kohli further emphasised that while he has an insatiable hunger for runs, his primary focus remains on helping his team and contributing to their success rather than chasing records; 

“I have got a few 50-plus scores but, with me if I get a fifty it is like I missed out on a hundred and if I get 120 it is like I missed out on a double hundred. I just have to focus on what I can do for the team and try to bat to the best of my abilities and help the team as much as possible.” 

According to Kohli, records are meaningful only when they positively impact the team's performance, otherwise, they are just numbers that will hold little importance in the grand scheme of things, even after 15 to 20 years. 

“These stats and milestones, if I do them in a situation where the team needs me, for me that's more special than just ticking the numbers. Honestly, it is going to mean nothing in 15-20 years. It is what impact you left on the field which is more special for me and for the team.” 

India's batting juggernaut was on full display after being invited to bat first by the opposition captain. Brilliant knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and R. Ashwin, all securing half-centuries, accompanied by Kohli's exceptional century, resulted in India posting a commanding first-inning total of 434 runs.