Virat Kohli just added another feather to his cap as he stepped onto the iconic Gabba field against Australia on Day 1 of the 3rd Test. The star India batter became only the second player in history to feature in 100 or more international games against Australia, matching the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Tendulkar played 110 matches against the Aussies over a 24-year career, while Kohli now stands at 100—28 Tests, 49 ODIs, and 23 T20Is.
Here’s a look at the list of players with the most international games against Australia:
- Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 110 games
- Virat Kohli (India) – 100 games*
- Desmond Haynes (West Indies) – 97 games
- MS Dhoni (India) – 91 games
- Sir Viv Richards (West Indies) – 88 games
Kohli recently notched his 81st international century, a stunning 30th in Test cricket, during the first Test in Perth. However, the rest of the series has been a bit of a struggle for him—managing scores of 7, 5, and 11 in the subsequent three innings.
But today, the rain stole the show. Day 1 of the 3rd Test was a washout at the Gabba, with less than 15 overs of play possible. Australia ended the rain-marred day at 28 without loss from 13.2 overs, with openers Usman Khawaja (19 not out) and Nathan McSweeney (4 not out) looking steady against the Indian pacers.
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