rkt.india Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 At the rate Virat Kohli is scoring ODI centuries, he is likely to go past Sachin Tendulkar's record 49 hundreds, believes Sunil Gavaskar. Kohli has already scored 17 centuries in 118 matches, while Tendulkar had eight after the same number of matches. "That is what human progress is all about. Records are meant to be broken," Gavaskar told NDTV. "While we know that some of Tendulkar's records are well nigh impossible to be able to get like 200 Test matches, nor anybody can reach 51 Test hundreds. "But the manner in which Virat is batting, the record for 49 hundreds looks possible," he said. "Now Virat needs 32 more hundreds to go and the number of ODIs India play he can do it. This cricketing season itself, Virat can get to 20 or 22 hundreds." Eleven of Kohli's centuries have come while chasing and he needs seven more to break another one of Tendulkar's records - that of most hundreds while chasing. Gavaskar was also impressed with Kohli's ability to adjust his game according to the state of the match. "He reads the conditions and situations well, he knows the opposition well and that's the reason why he is scoring so consistently," he said. "India is blessed to have somebody of the talent of Virat Kohli coming through. The fact that he has in his emerging years spent a lot of time with the likes of Sachin, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman and put that experience to good use on the field speaks very highly of this young man's cricketing intelligence. That is the key." http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2013-14/content/story/684773.html
Brainfade Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 More than anything, VK's success has been as much about his mental fortitude as batting talent. So far, he has proven to have the perfect blend of badassedly dogged determination and talent. He is already among the greatest-ever "chasers." If his "khunnas" mentality stays long-term, he could be the greatest ODI bat - ever.
rkt.india Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 More than anything' date=' VK's success has been as much about his mental fortitude as batting talent. So far, he has proven to have the perfect blend of badassedly dogged determination and talent. He is already among the greatest-ever "chasers." If his "khunnas" mentality stays long-term, he could be the greatest ODI bat - ever.[/quote'] Thing is his best comes out while chasing, averages 65, batting first 38.
India-KXIP fan Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Too early to call. Tendulkar was also the best player in the world at age 24/25 and you have to keep in mind back in the day 250 was a huge total. Maybe slower outfields, better bowlers, less capable bats, who knows :dontknow:
coffee_rules Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Gavaskar and his obsession of personal records/Individual 100s/Tendulkar :facepalm:
SLICKR392 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Gavaskar and his obsession of personal records/Individual 100s/Tendulkar :facepalm: This !
Ghost Buster Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Gavaskar pls stop this. We fans dont need a record breaker anymore we need a player who can win matches. Let kohli play for victory than for 50 or 100 centuries. Obsession with records not good for a player.
Stuge Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 I have a feeling he will become all time great .
vvvslaxman Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Gavaskar and his obsession of personal records/Individual 100s/Tendulkar :facepalm: He has OCD when it comes to records.
vvvslaxman Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 If we are strictly talking about non openers, he is already second in the list alongwith Kallis to score maxium centuries. That is stunning.
Raghav_12 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 ODI's has transformed a lot from the time Sachin had started 25 years ago. I also believe he may end having more runs or centuries that Sachin. So comparing of their runs or centuries would be a bit meaningless.
vvvslaxman Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 ODI's has transformed a lot from the time Sachin had started 25 years ago. I also believe he may end having more runs or centuries that Sachin. So comparing of their runs or centuries would be a bit meaningless. Kohli is going to be a standout even in his era. ABDV/Amla are his two main rivals.
Austin 3:!6 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 nor anybody can reach 51 Test hundreds. Cook?
India-KXIP fan Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Cook? :agree: But he won't get 53... The number Tendulkar will retire with in a couple of weeks time :ohyeah:
vvvslaxman Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Jinx :hmmm: Why would you jinx your own player :cantstop: . If he is good enough to surpass Sachin that is good for India right?
express bowling Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Gavaskar and his obsession of personal records/Individual 100s/Tendulkar :facepalm: Exactly. Let the guy play freely without thinking about this bul*sh*t.
express bowling Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Gavaskar pls stop this. We fans dont need a record breaker anymore we need a player who can win matches. Let kohli play for victory than for 50 or 100 centuries. Obsession with records not good for a player. This.
kumar713 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 If we are strictly talking about non openers, he is already second in the list alongwith Kallis to score maxium centuries. That is stunning. :hatsoff::hatsoff::hail::hail::hail:
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