Watch: Gautam Gambhir's internet-breaking act as Virat Kohli arrives in dressing room after 81st ton

India National Cricket Team batter Virat Kohli lit up the stage during Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against the Australia National Cricket Team. The opening game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is taking place at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Day 3 of the ongoing Test between India and Australia saw Virat Kohli returning to form and playing one of his best innings on Australian soil. The middle-order batter, who was struggling to get going in the Tests, silenced his critics with style and gave a befitting reply to haters with his bat.

Kohli, who struggled to get going in the first innings, made sure that he made up for that in the second innings. Ever since he came to bat, he looked solid defended the ball from the middle, and also played gorgeous shots, giving a glimpse of his vintage self from his early days.

Virat Kohli lifted the monkey off his back and slammed a magnificent century in the second innings.

Kohli, who slammed his last Test century 16 months ago, lifted the monkey off his back and slammed a magnificent century in the second innings. The premier batter was in control of his innings right from the start and hardly put a foot wrong during his stay at the crease.

Kohli crafted his innings brilliantly as he first was very watchful initially, but once he had his eye set in, he took the attack to the Australian bowlers. The middle-order batter played some fantastic shots in his innings and made sure that he helped his team take a massive lead.

Virat Kohli ended with the innings of unbeaten 100 runs off 143 balls

Kohli got to his century with a sweep for four against Nathan Lyon. He slammed his 30th Test in 143 balls before skipper Jasprit Bumrah declared the innings. The batting great ended with the innings of unbeaten 100 runs off 143 balls. He also hit 8 fours and 2 sixes during his knock and put the India National Cricket Team in a dominating position.

As Kohli got to his century, the emotions were pure in the Indian dressing room. The players, who were in the dugout, looked absolutely elated and celebrated the batter's ton. They all stood up and acknowledged the batter before Jasprit Bumrah declared the innings.

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What caught the attention of many was the reaction of head coach Gautam Gambhir. As Virat Kohli went upstairs towards the dressing room, the coach came out, and the duo shared an emotional hug before the batter went in.

The video was posted by BCCI on their social media accounts, sharing the highlights of the players celebrating Virat Kohli's ton. Here's the clip:

Gautam Gambhir hugs Virat Kohli

Raw emotions from the dugout as Virat Kohli reaches his 30th Test TON!

This one's a treat for the eyes 🤗#TeamIndia | #AUSvIND | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/PD2kCIgvRk

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 24, 2024

The innings by Kohli put the India National Cricket Team in the winning position. They ended with a score of 487 runs in the second inning. This also allowed visitors to set the target of 534 runs for the Australia National Cricket Team to chase.