Indian cricket star Virat Kohli achieved his 50th ODI century during the ICC World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record of 49 tons. Kohli reached the milestone in 106 balls, receiving applause from Tendulkar in the stands.
Tendulkar expressed admiration on Instagram, recalling their first meeting and praising Kohli’s passion and cricketing prowess. He joyfully acknowledged Kohli’s evolution from a young boy to a formidable player. Tendulkar shared happiness at an Indian breaking his record, echoed by the cricketing world and celebrities like Kunal Singh, Shehnaaz Gill, and Rajkummar Rao.
The celebration extended to social media, with actors Arjun Kapoor, Shehnaaz Gill, Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, and international sports icon David Beckham congratulating Virat Kohli.
