The full house at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi enjoyed three hours of Virat Kohli at his absolute best. It was vintage stuff - wristy flicks, charging at pacers, and straight drives from the Sachin Tendulkar playbook.

It was a fitting response to those who questioned Kohli’s future in the ODI setup. A sublime 120-ball 135 proved that Kohli is here to stay. The next World Cup may be two years away, but Sunday’s knock was a reminder of the tremendous value that Kohli brings to the national team.