Here's How Sachin Tendulkar Reacted On Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Century With Million Dollar Post
Virat Kohli equaled Tendulkar’s record for most centuries in ODI cricket when he hit a ton against the South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
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Sachin Tendulkar the legendary batsman for the India National Cricket Team, responded to Virat Kohli's 49th ODI century with a sensational post on his social media accounts.Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) when he scored a century on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, against the South Africa National Cricket Team during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Today is Kohli's 35th birthday, and he made the occasion extra special by surpassing Tendulkar's record, which appeared to be unattainable at one point. Kohli engaged in circumspect play and ensured that his batting was deep in opposition to the Proteas bowlers. With ten fours, he completed his century off 119 balls and maintained his unblemished record at 101* off 121 deliveries.
Following the batting prodigy's century in Kolkata, supporters anxiously awaited the response of the deity of cricket to Kohli's performance. In response, the deity shared a heartfelt message via his official social media accounts.
Sachin Tendulkar wished Kohli the best on his century and expressed optimism that the 35-year-old would surpass his previous record of 49 ODI centuries during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
"Virat performed admirably. Earlier this year, it took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50. I pray that within the next few days you surpass my record and go from 49 to 50. "Congratulations!" the cricket deity exclaimed on X.
Today, it was a very calculated innings – Ravi Shastri
Former head coach of India Ravi Shastri expressed profound admiration for Kohli's performance, drawing comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar's pursuit of Sunil Gavaskar's century record in Test cricket. Additionally, he stated that Kohli's innings was calculated.
“Today, it was a very calculated innings. He started off quick, when the ball was coming onto the bat. And when the ball started dripping, it wasn’t easy to pick the bowlers. So, he soaked the pressure, bid his time, and upped the ante,” Shastri further said.
“It’s amazing. We are a country obsessed with records. We are obsessed with hundreds. And Sunny was the trendsetter. I remember when Sachin Tendulkar was chasing his 34th, it wasn’t easy. He had many sleepless nights, he would get out in the 70s and 80s. And it took a while, just like it has taken Virat Kohli,” Shastri said during the mid-innings show on Star Sports following Kohli’s record-equalling century.
