Sachin Tendulkar’s Special Post After Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI Ton
Virat Kohli created history as he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries in the ODIs.
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Sachin Tendulkar, a legendary batsman, lavished Virat Kohli with praise after the latter surpassed him in the number of ODI centuries scored. He expressed his utmost delight at India surpassing his record, and more so in the ICC World Cup 2023 semifinals.
Virat Kohli made history by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries scored in One-Day Internationals. At the renowned Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the right-handeder ignited the atmosphere and ensured that India amassed a substantial aggregate in the tournament's semifinals.
Virat Kohli, whose form at the ICC World Cup 2023 has been exemplary, maintained his golden touch and delivered an innings that was astoundeding. Achieving his third century in the ten innings he has participated in thus far in the tournament, he skillfully constructed his inning.
Additionally, Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup record for most runs scored in a single edition. He achieved the historic feat of becoming the first batter in World Cup history to amass 700 runs in an iteration, surpassing the batting great's total of 673 runs.
Virat Kohli completed his innings with 117 runs scored off 113 deliveries. During his innings, he achieved a strike rate of 103.53 while batting, smashing nine fours and two sixes. Achieving his century, he prostrated before Sachin Tendulkar, who could not contain himself from applauding.
In the spectators' area, Sachin Tendulkar praised Virat Kohli's phenomenal innings and reminisced about the incident where he was spoofed upon entering the locker room. He stated that the juvenile boy's transformation into a 'Virat' batter made him happier than anything. Regarding his X account, he declared:
"When we first met in the Indian locker room, other players manipulated you into touching my feet as a prank." That day, I could not stop giggling. However, you quickly won my heart with your enthusiasm and ability.
"I am ecstatic to see that young boy develop into a 'Virat' player." I was ecstatic when an Indian individual surpassed my previous benchmark. "Additionally, accomplishing this feat at my place of residence during the World Cup semifinals is the icing on the cake."
