IND vs SL 2022-23, 1st ODI: 'Diet is the most important thing at this age' - Kohli after 45th ODI hundred

IND vs SL 2022-23: India blazed past Sri Lanka bowlers in the opening Guwahati ODI on Tuesday, while Virat Kohli hit his 45th ODI century. He has credited his diet for maintaining a match-fit body at this age.

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Team India came up with a resounding batting performance in the opening One-Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Batting first, it finished on a mega total of 373/7, thanks to an exquisite hundred from former skipper and top-order batter Virat Kohli, who played a gem of a knock of 113. While it was his 45th ton, he has also levelled legendary former Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in terms of most ODI centuries at home. Although he rode on luck, as a couple of dropped catches aided him, he also credited his diet for maintaining a match-Fit body at this age.

Uttering to the official broadcaster after his innings, Kohli spoke, "I have had a bit of a break and a couple of practice sessions coming into this game, so I was fresh after that Bangladesh tour. I was excited for the home season to start. The openers allowed me to get into the game, and I tried to keep my strike rate in check."

"I was happy I could maintain the tempo, and we finished with 370. I would take those [dropped catches] any day. Luck plays a big part. You need to thank god on such evenings. These evenings are important; pretty aware of that. Thankful that I made the most of that luck presented to me," added Kohli.

"I helped the team get 20 runs extra, rather than 350. It's going to be the same thing. Someone will have to score a 150 or 140 to chase this down. But it also gives our bowlers a chance to bowl with dew coming into play. I am quite aware of what I eat. Diet is the most important thing at this age. That keeps me in prime shape. That helps me give 100% to the team," Kohli concluded.