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Kohli scores 5th double ton, records most centuries in a year by a captain

Kohli, who now has 10 centuries across the three formats, surpassed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting

Virat Kohli
Nagpur: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli celebrates his century on the third day of 2nd test match against Sri Lanka in Nagpur. (Photo: PTI)
IANS Nagpur
Last Updated : Nov 26 2017 | 5:12 PM IST

Indian Virat Kohli recorded the most number of international cricket centuries in a year by a captain -- after notching his 19th Test ton against Sri Lanka during their second match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday.

Kohli, who now has 10 centuries across the three formats, surpassed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting (9) and former South African skipper Greame Smith (9).

Ponting recorded nine international centuries in 2005 and 2006 while former opener Smith scored a similar number in 2005.

Kohli's achievement was noted by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The Indian skipper was batting (170 not out) in the second Test against Sri Lanka here at tea.

 

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First Published: Nov 26 2017 | 5:12 PM IST

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