
Rahul Dravid presents Virat Kohli with the memento (BCCI Photo)

Basking in the glory of becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat Kohli on Friday said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats through a gruelling international schedule. (Source: BCCI)

Indian cricket's reigning superstar was felicitated by the BCCI on Friday commemorating his landmark 100th Test match -- the first game against Sri Lanka in Mohali (Source: AP)

"In present day cricket, with the amount we play with three formats and an IPL, the one takeaway the next generation can take from me is that I played 100 games in the purest format," Kohli said after being felicitated by Rahul Dravid. (Source: PTI)

Kohli had his actor wife Anushka Sharma for company and brother Vikas Kohli was in the stands. (Source: PTI)

"It is a special moment for me. My wife is here and so is my brother. Everyone is very proud. It is indeed a team game and it couldn't have been possible without you." (Source: AP)

Kohli joined an illustrious list comprising Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Ishant Sharma, who played 100 Tests for the country. (Source: PTI)

Tributes have been pouring in for Kohli for past several and on Friday morning Board secretary Jay Shah tweeted to describe the former skipper as the man who redefined Test cricket. (Source: AP)

Kohli talks to his wife Anshuka during the facilitation (Source: AP)

Fans of Kohli hold a banner during his 100th Test (Source: AP)

A Virat Kohli fan holds a placard during the first Test in Mohali (Source: AP)