Virat Kohli notched up his 50th century in ODIs during the ICC World Cup semifinal clash against New Zealand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of 49 tonnes.
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Kohli reached the century mark in just 106 balls, with Tendulkar himself applauding from the stands as the Indian cricket maestro crossed the monumental milestone.
Tendulkar expressed his appreciation for Kohli on Instagram, recalling their first encounter in the Indian dressing room, where Kohli was the victim of a practical joke that entailed stroking Tendulkar’s feet. Tendulkar, now amused, observed that with his unmatched love and skill at cricket, Kohli had touched not just his feet but also his heart. He was pleased to see how the once-young youngster developed into the powerful ‘Virat’ player.
Tendulkar expressed his joy at another Indian cricket player surpassing his mark, particularly at his home field and on the big stage of the World Cup semifinal.
Numerous well-known cricketers, such as Kunal Singh, Shehnaaz Gill, and Rajkummar Rao, expressed their agreement in the comments section.
Actors Arjun Kapoor, Shehnaaz Gill, Anil, and Sonam Kapoor hailed Kohli’s incredible achievement on their own Instagram profiles, demonstrating that the celebration went beyond the world of cricket.
David Beckham, a global sports legend, acknowledged Virat’s extraordinary accomplishments by calling him the “King” and joining the Instagram congrats chorus.
