Kohli’s Centurion odyssey: Breaking records, making legends
New Delhi: In the dazzling of the 2023 World Cup, Virat Kohli emerged not just as a cricket master but a record-breaking legend who left fans all over the world in awe. Topping the list of his triumphs was surpassing the great Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI centuries. Kohli’s bat danced to the tune of runs and scored an astonishing 765 runs in the tournament, breaking Tendulkar’s previous record set in the 2003 World Cup.
When Kohli equaled Tendulkar’s unbeaten record of 49 ODI centuries and then boldly stepped into uncharted territory by becoming the first player to reach the milestone of 50 centuries in this format, the cricket world held its breath. Reflecting on this meteoric rise, Tendulkar shared anecdotes from witnessing Kohli’s journey from a promising youngster to a cricket legend. A humorous touch was added when Tendulkar reminisced about Kohli’s debut in the Indian dressing room, where he humorously followed the tradition of touching Tendulkar’s feet.
Despite Kohli’s recent decision to take a break from international white-ball cricket, Tendulkar is confident of the 35-year-old staying in cricket for a long time. He believes that Kohli’s hunger for success and desire to contribute to Indian cricket is still unfulfilled. With a twinkle in his eyes, Tendulkar expressed happiness that the record for most ODI centuries remains within Indian borders, adding that Kohli’s journey of breaking records and creating legends is not over yet. The cricket world is eagerly waiting for the next chapter of Kohli’s illustrious career.
