India, Dec. 1 -- Following India's second home Test series whitewash in 12 months, murmurs emerged that the BCCI was considering asking Virat Kohli to reconsider his retirement from the format. Although the board dismissed the rumours, the broadcaster still slipped the question into the presentation ceremony in Ranchi after the first ODI against South Africa on Sunday. The broadcaster later revealed that he had checked with Kohli beforehand before asking it.

In MS Dhoni's hometown, Kohli carved out a match-winning performance with his knock of 135 runs that helped India script a 17-run win and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. It was his 52nd career ODI century, as he strengthened his hold at the top spot in the all-time lis...