Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are a widely admired and respected couple, both professionally and personally. Their strong bond and mutual support have been crucial in helping them achieve success in their respective fields. Kohli has acknowledged how Anushka has changed him into a more composed person, focussing only on things he can control. This transformation has been remarkable since his younger days when his ‘in your face’ attitude had drawn criticism.
Let’s look at 3 instances where Virat Kohli dedicated his century to his wife, Anushka Sharma:
#3 Melbourne 2014, 169 vs Australia
Virat Kohli was a master of cricket in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014/15, registering four centuries in four games and displaying his leadership capabilities as captain. He showed his skill as a batsman with an incredible 169 runs in Melbourne, overcoming opponents such as Mitchell Johnson. In his joy of achieving the hundred, Virat ceremoniously blew a flying kiss with his bat towards Anushka Sharma, who was in the audience. This moment was the first public recognition of their relationship.
#2 Edgbaston 2018, 149 vs England
Virat Kohli’s first tour of England in Tests in 2014 was a disaster. Despite becoming one of the best batsmen in all formats over the next few years, one question continued to haunt him – would he be able to perform in testing English conditions? That made his hundred at the Edgbaston Test in 2018 even more special. After that inning, it was clear that Kohli was in complete control of his shots, and he celebrated his milestone with loud cheers. He let out a triumphant yell and then showed his wedding ring to the crowd, indicating just how much his wife Anushka had been supporting him during those difficult times.
#1 Asia Cup 2022, 122* vs Afghanistan
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma was given a rest for the final game of the Asia Cup 2022 versus Afghanistan, giving Virat Kohli a chance to open batting alongside KL Rahul. Kohli seized this opportunity and produced some sublime shots, much to the crowd’s joy, as he smashed his 71st international hundred. Upon reaching the milestone, Kohli grew emotional, taking a moment to thank his wife, Anushka, by kissing his wedding band.