Virat Kohli achieved yet another milestone in cricketing history as he equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries in ODIs on Sunday. While fans are going gaga over this achievement, it is Kohli’s gesture for the ground staff at Eden Gardens that is winning hearts.
After winning the match, Kohli walked up to the ground staff at Eden Gardens, acknowledged their hard work, and even posed with them for a group picture! This gesture has been widely appreciated, and the video is now going viral on all social media platforms.
For those unaware, Kohli matched the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries in ODIs during the ICC World Cup 2023 group stage match against South Africa, where Kohli displayed his batting mastery by scoring an unbeaten 101 off 120 deliveries.
Kohli’s century was instrumental in India’s commanding total of 326/5, setting a challenging target for the South African team. The Indian team, buoyed by Kohli’s performance, displayed exceptional bowling and fielding skills, restricting South Africa to a mere 83 runs. The resulting victory margin of 243 runs ensured India’s top position in the points table at the end of the group stage.
Kohli’s exceptional inning
Kohli was named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance against South Africa. He attributed the success to the team’s collective effort and the motivation to perform well against a strong opponent like South Africa. He also mentioned the special encouragement he received from the team management and fans on his birthday.