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‘People are writing him off’: Harbhajan slams Virat Kohli’s critics after Indian batter’s 53rd ODI century

Kohli has been in sublime form in the ongoing series against South Africa. Kohli smashed 135 runs in the opening ODI, which India won by 17 runs in Ranchi. The 37-year-old showcased his class during the second ODI in Raipur, scoring 102 runs off 93 balls that helped the Men in Blue post 358/5 in 50 overs.

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Indian cricketing greats extend wishes for Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

The first Test between India and Sri Lanka, will be Kohli's 100th match in the longest format of the game. He will become the 12th Indian to play 100 Tests after Tendulkar (200), Dravid (163), VVS Laxman (134), Anil Kumble (132), Kapil Dev (131), Sunil Gavaskar (125), Dilip Vengsarkar (116), Ganguly (113), Ishant Sharma (105), Harbhajan Singh (103) and Sehwag (103).