Virat Kohli will soon score a century: India batting coach Vikram Rathour

Virat Kohli managed to score 76 off 182 deliveries against West Indies in the 1st test at Dominca.

Virat Kohli's impactful knock of 76 runs off 182 balls was instrumental in India's pursuit of a formidable total of 421/5 during the first Test against the West Indies. This commanding performance ultimately led to India securing victory by an innings and 141 runs. The pitch in Dominica proved to be a spinner's paradise, offering considerable turn and bounce, further highlighting the significance of Kohli's contribution in guiding India to triumph.

While some fans online expressed dissatisfaction with Kohli's slow-paced innings and were even more disappointed when he got out for 76, missing the opportunity to score a century, India's batting coach, Vikram Rathour, is satisfied with Kohli's performance in Dominica and has a positive outlook on his overall performance during the match.

Vikram Rathour's admiration for Kohli's exceptional batting.

Vikram Rathour expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli's adaptability, highlighting how Kohli can adjust his game based on different situations in cricket and showcasing excellent form.

“He [Virat Kohli] is batting very well. As a batting coach, I think cricket is about adaptability. Playing one type of game, he is an aggressive player who likes to dominate, but the better player is one who can change his game. Someone who can play according to the conditions and team requirements is a better player for the team," Rathour told reporters.

Kohli's remarkable ability to adapt his game in different cricket formats.

Kohli's ability to play differently in various formats and adjust to challenging conditions on the Dominica pitch is highly regarded.

“It’s Virat’s biggest quality. He is somebody who can play different formats differently. He can change his game according to the conditions and he has shown that [several times]. On that wicket, it was turning a lot. By the time he came out to bat, there was a huge turn and bounce on offer.

Rathour lauds Kohli's exemplary defensive skills as a standout feature of his batting.

Rathour is particularly impressed by Kohli's exceptional defensive skills against left-arm spinners and predicts a century soon, showing confidence in Kohli's current batting approach.

"The way he defended against left-arm spinners was a lesson for many many youngsters on how to play when the ball goes away from you. The way he defended and played his innings was extremely good to watch. With the approach he is batting, he will surely score a 100.”