‘It seems the most difficult one…’ – Former West Indies batting legend on Virat Kohli scoring 100 international centuries

Former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara feels India’s batting master Virat Kohli won’t be able to surpass the 100-century milestone of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in his cricketing career. Notably, the stylish right-handed batter Virat Kohli showed his lethal form in the ODI World Cup 2023, where he ended up being the leading run-scorer of the tournament.

The West Indies batting legend affirms that it will be a very difficult job for Virat Kohli to surpass the 100-century milestone, as he needs 20 centuries more, which will take around four to five years more.

“How old is Kohli now? 35, right? He has 80 but still needs 20. If he scores five centuries every year he’d need four more years to equal Tendulkar. Kohli will be 39 then. Tough job, very tough job. Can’t say with certainty, no one can. Those saying Kohli will break Tendulkar’s 100-centuries record won’t be taking cricketing logic into account. 20 centuries seem a long way away,” Brian Lara said.

I’d be very happy if Virat Kohli could score 100 centuries like Sachin Tendulkar: Brian Lara

The former left-handed batter feels Virat Kohli has broken a plethora of records; however, surpassing the 100-century milestone is the most difficult one. Moreover, the 54-year-old cricketer gave his best wishes to India’s batting star. However, Brain Lara accepted that he would be very happy if the 35-year-old cricketer were able to go beyond the 100th century in his cricketing career like Sachin Tendulkar.

“Age doesn’t stop for anyone. Kohli will break many more records but 100 centuries seems the most difficult one. Only Kohli can come close. I’m a big fan of his discipline and dedication. The way he prepares for a match by giving it his all… how can you not be his fan? My best wishes are with him. I’d be very happy if he could score 100 centuries like Tendulkar. Sachin was a dear friend and like I said before, I’m a big fan of Kohli,” he added further.