Last Updated: November 15, 2023, 17:58 IST
Sachin Tendulkar’s response to Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI hundred (X)
Virat Kohli grew to become the primary batter within the historical past of the sport to rating 50 ODI centuries, going previous his idol Sachin Tendulkar.
India’s Virat Kohli scored a report 50th one-day worldwide hundred through the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final between India and New Zealand on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Kohli, 35, reached his century — his third of the match — with a two off quick bowler Lockie Ferguson, having confronted 106 balls, hitting eight fours and a six, to break the report of 49 ODI a whole lot he had shared with Sachin Tendulkar.
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He did so on his former India team-mate’s house floor, with Tendulkar amongst these applauding on the Wankhede Stadium as Kohli bowed in the direction of his childhood hero and fellow 2011 World Cup winner.
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The complete heft of the achievement was magnified by the truth that November 15 additionally was the final time Tendulkar batted in a world match for India, a Test in opposition to the West Indies at this venue.
Kohli after reaching the landmark additionally celebrated by bowing down to Tendulkar at the same time as he was being showered by applause from the stands.
“The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player,” Tendulkar posted on X, previously often called Twitter.
“I couldn’t be happier that an Indian broke my record. And to do it on the biggest stage – in the World Cup Semi-final – and at my home ground is the icing on the cake,” he added in his submit.
The first time I met you within the Indian dressing room, you have been pranked by different teammates into touching my toes. I couldn’t cease laughing that day. But quickly, you touched my coronary heart together with your ardour and ability. I’m so glad that that younger boy has grown right into a ‘Virat’ participant.I… pic.twitter.com/KcdoPwgzkX
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 15, 2023
This was Kohli’s 279th ODI innings, with the previous India captain having additionally scored an additional 71 fifties as well as to his 50 a whole lot.
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Dropped on 107, Kohli was ultimately out for 117 when he pulled Tim Southee low to Devon Conway at deep sq. leg.
