Indian captain Virat Kohli is need of just a century to achieve one of the biggest records in the sport of cricket.
After breaching the Gabba fortress against Australia, India - who are high on motivation - will be taking on England in their own backyard.
The first and second Test between India and England will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The first Test will be played on February 5, while the second is slated to begin on February 13.
The Test is even bigger with the return of Indian skipper Virat Kohli who was on paternity leave. Now after completing his daddy duties, he back to serve and lead the Men in Blue.
While Kohli's aim would be to keep the winning momentum on, he would also be eyeing the biggest ever batting record. The Indian captain is need of just a century to achieve one of the biggest records in the sport of cricket.
So what is this record and has what are the other centuries he has had against Engalnd as a captain.
1. What record does Virat Kohli await?
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Virat Kohli is just a ton away from becoming the captain with most centuries under his belt. In the entire sport of cricket, no captain has ever achieved what Kohli is all set to achieve by scoring another hundred during the series.
Kohli needs one hundred to go past Ricky Ponting and become the captain with most international centuries. Currently, Ponting and Virat Kohli are tied on to the top of the list with 41 international hundreds each as captain.
Virat Kohli – 41 Centuries (191 Innings)
Ricky Ponting – 41 Centuries (376 Innings)
Out of Kohli's 41 centuries as skipper, 20 have come from red-ball cricket while the remaining 21 is from ODIs. Kohli has also notched up five centuries against England in Tests, out of which 4 has come as skipper. A look at those centuries.
2. Virat Kohli's 167 in Vishakapatnam, 2016
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It was back in 2016 when Virat Kohli had registered his first Test century against the Three Lions in Vishakapatnam.
The Indian skipper registered a deft knock of 167 as the home side romped to a massive 246 runs victory.
3. Virat Kohli's 235 in Mumbai, 2016
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Virat Kohli continued his sublime form in the 2016 series as he hit a double century. He was one of the prime architects in India's victory as they thrashed England 4-0 in the 5-match Test series.
4. Virat Kohli's 149 in Birmingham, 2018
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Virat Kohli scored his thrid ton as skipper against England in Birmingham during the 2018 series. The batsman slammed 149 but it all went in vain as England triumphed to a 31 runs win.
5. Virat Kohli's 103 in Nottingham, 2018
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While India went down 2-0 in the five-match Test series, Virat Kohli's captain's knock turnaround the fortunes for his side. Kohli slammed 103 in the second innings to keep India alive in the series and ensured a comprehensive 203 runs win.
