India, Nov. 30 -- Virat Kohli had the best response in store for his naysayers as he smashed a century in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Ever since his Test retirement, big questions have been raised about his future and whether there's enough fuel in his tank to continue through the grind until the 2027 World Cup. The 37-year-old silenced his critics by playing a 135-run knock of 120 balls, with 11 fours and 7 sixes.

As Kohli piled on the runs in Ranchi, the internet went into overdrive following reports of the former India batter being asked to come out of Test retirement. The rumours have been gathering steam following India's whitewash at the hands of South Africa earlier this month....