<p>Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 50th ODI hundred in the World Cup semis against New Zealand made headlines in every cricketing country. From the great David Beckham to Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar himself, everyone present at the venue acknowledged Kohli’s magical feat. Ravi Shastri, former India coach, also lauded his match-winning hundred, saying Virat is not far from breaking Sachin’s 100 international hundreds record.</p>

<p>Kohli completed his 50th ODI century on Sunday – becoming the player with the most hundreds in this format. Though his age could come in between him and his desire to end up with the most international tons to his name, Virat’s agility, fitness and ability to run doubles defy that narrative, an example of which was on display during the first semi-final in Mumbai.</p>

<p>Having coached and watched him play from close quarters, Shastri backs the King of One-Day cricket to eventually go past Sachin on the hundreds tally and assert himself as the ‘Greatest of all Time’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Who would have thought when Sachin Tendulkar got 100 hundreds that anyone would come close? And, he's got 80; 80 international hundreds, 50 of them in the one-day game, which makes him the highest. Unreal," said Shastri during The ICC Review.</p>

<p>"Nothing's impossible because such players, when they start reeling off hundreds, then they score them pretty quickly. In his next 10 innings, you might see another five hundreds,” the former India coach added.</p>

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<p>Remaining in awe of Kohli’s fitness levels, separating him from the rest, Shastri said, considering he plays all three formats and can continue doing that for the next three to four years is a commendable thought.</p>

<p>"You have three formats of the game, and he's part of all those formats. To think that he still has three or four years of cricket ahead of him is simply mind-boggling." Shastri added. "I think his composure, his body language, his calmness at the crease (in this WC). I have seen him come out in previous World Cups where he's like a cat on a hot tin roof."</p>

<h2>Ability to complete doubles helps him release pressure</h2>

<p>Based on timing and ability to find gaps at will outside of knowing when and how to complete doubles from an almost impossible situation, Kohli has more to his batting than just piling up runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“One of the features of his batting has been his running between the wickets. The fact that he doesn't have to hit boundaries and sixes, he can run hard between the wickets because of his physical fitness.</p>

<p>"That takes the pressure off him. Even when he's not getting the boundaries, he's still rotating the strike. He always has that uncanny ability of making it up towards the back end of the innings," Shastri added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on the back of an unbeaten run in this tournament, India has reached the finals, scheduled on Sunday in Ahmedabad.</p>


Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 50th ODI hundred in the World Cup semis against New Zealand made headlines in every cricketing country. From the great David Beckham to Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar himself, everyone present at the venue acknowledged Kohli’s magical feat.

Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 50th ODI hundred in the World Cup semis against New Zealand made headlines in every cricketing country. From the great David Beckham to Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar himself, everyone present at the venue acknowledged Kohli’s magical feat. Ravi Shastri, former India coach, also lauded his match-winning hundred, saying Virat is not far from breaking Sachin’s 100 international hundreds record. Kohli completed his 50th ODI century on Sunday – becoming the player with the most hundreds in this format. Though his age could come in between him and his desire to end up with the most international tons to his name, Virat’s agility, fitness and ability to run doubles defy that narrative, an example of which was on display during the first semi-final in Mumbai. Having coached and watched him play from close quarters, Shastri backs the King of One-Day cricket to eventually go past Sachin on the hundreds tally and assert himself as the ‘Greatest of all Time’. "Who would have thought when Sachin Tendulkar got 100 hundreds that anyone would come close? And, he's got 80; 80 international hundreds, 50 of them in the one-day game, which makes him the highest. Unreal," said Shastri during The ICC Review. "Nothing's impossible because such players, when they start reeling off hundreds, then they score them pretty quickly. In his next 10 innings, you might see another five hundreds,” the former India coach added. ALSO READ: Jos Buttler pens heartfelt note on failed World Cup title defence, vows to reflect on disappointing campaign Remaining in awe of Kohli’s fitness levels, separating him from the rest, Shastri said, considering he plays all three formats and can continue doing that for the next three to four years is a commendable thought. "You have three formats of the game, and he's part of all those formats. To think that he still has three or four years of cricket ahead of him is simply mind-boggling." Shastri added. "I think his composure, his body language, his calmness at the crease (in this WC). I have seen him come out in previous World Cups where he's like a cat on a hot tin roof." Ability to complete doubles helps him release pressure Based on timing and ability to find gaps at will outside of knowing when and how to complete doubles from an almost impossible situation, Kohli has more to his batting than just piling up runs. “One of the features of his batting has been his running between the wickets. The fact that he doesn't have to hit boundaries and sixes, he can run hard between the wickets because of his physical fitness. "That takes the pressure off him. Even when he's not getting the boundaries, he's still rotating the strike. He always has that uncanny ability of making it up towards the back end of the innings," Shastri added. Meanwhile, on the back of an unbeaten run in this tournament, India has reached the finals, scheduled on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

In his next 10 innings, he will score 5 hundreds: Shastri backs Kohli to break Sachin’s 100 centuries record

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<p>Former Australian pacer Simon O'Donnell has slammed New Zealand players for being too nice to the Indian team during the semifinal game at the Wankhede Stadium during the ongoing World Cup on Wednesday (Nov 15). O'Donnell did not like the Kiwis helping Indian batter Virat Kohli when he was suffering from cramps during his record-breaking 113-ball 117.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Kohli went down with cramps, a few New Zealand players surrounded him and started assisting the Indian batter with recovery. While it was a meek, harmless gesture from the 'nice guys' of the cricketing world, the Australian was not amused.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I had a problem a couple of times last night. Virat Kohli gets cramp, they're (India) heading for 400 (runs) and (New Zealand) blokes go over and help him," O'Donnell was heard saying on SEN Radio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Why would you go and help Virat Kohli when he had a cramp? When they're heading for 400. In a World Cup semifinal. Spirit of the game is playing within the laws. Virat Kohli is tearing your country apart and you want to go over and give him a hand."</p>

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<h2><strong>Do not go near Kohli</strong></h2>

<p>Kohli struggled with the cramps prior to reaching his milestone hundred. For a brief period, it looked like Kohli would not be able to continue, akin to opening batter Shubman Gill who was forced to retire hurt whilst battling cramps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Kohli, one of the fittest cricket athletes on the planet, managed to dig in and secure a 50th ODI century, eclipsing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Under no circumstances should you have gone within 20 metres of Virat Kohli when he had a cramp. He (Virat) threw his bat away and one of the Kiwis went and picked it up. 'Go and pick your own bat up while you've got a sore hamstring and a cramp. Stop hitting us for sixes and fours'" said O'Donnell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the end, Kohli's century proved to be one of the decisive moments of the game as India posted a mammoth 397-run total and later subdued the Kiwis on 327, winning the contest by 70 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></strong></p>


Former Australian pacer Simon O'Donnell has slammed New Zealand players for being too nice to the Indian team during the semifinal game at the Wankhede Stadium during the ongoing World Cup on Wednesday (Nov 15).

Former Australian pacer Simon O'Donnell has slammed New Zealand players for being too nice to the Indian team during the semifinal game at the Wankhede Stadium during the ongoing World Cup on Wednesday (Nov 15). O'Donnell did not like the Kiwis helping Indian batter Virat Kohli when he was suffering from cramps during his record-breaking 113-ball 117. After Kohli went down with cramps, a few New Zealand players surrounded him and started assisting the Indian batter with recovery. While it was a meek, harmless gesture from the 'nice guys' of the cricketing world, the Australian was not amused. "I had a problem a couple of times last night. Virat Kohli gets cramp, they're (India) heading for 400 (runs) and (New Zealand) blokes go over and help him," O'Donnell was heard saying on SEN Radio. "Why would you go and help Virat Kohli when he had a cramp? When they're heading for 400. In a World Cup semifinal. Spirit of the game is playing within the laws. Virat Kohli is tearing your country apart and you want to go over and give him a hand." Also read | World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson shuts down pitch controversy while Gavaskar terms critics 'morons' Do not go near Kohli Kohli struggled with the cramps prior to reaching his milestone hundred. For a brief period, it looked like Kohli would not be able to continue, akin to opening batter Shubman Gill who was forced to retire hurt whilst battling cramps. However, Kohli, one of the fittest cricket athletes on the planet, managed to dig in and secure a 50th ODI century, eclipsing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record. "Under no circumstances should you have gone within 20 metres of Virat Kohli when he had a cramp. He (Virat) threw his bat away and one of the Kiwis went and picked it up. 'Go and pick your own bat up while you've got a sore hamstring and a cramp. Stop hitting us for sixes and fours'" said O'Donnell. In the end, Kohli's century proved to be one of the decisive moments of the game as India posted a mammoth 397-run total and later subdued the Kiwis on 327, winning the contest by 70 runs. (With inputs from agencies)

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Virat Kohli broke the World Record for most ODI centuries against New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final. Kohli's 50th ODI ton took him past his idol Sachin Tendulkar who was watching on. Tendulkar's record for most international centuries is still a fair bit away bit Kohli now can claim to be the greatest ODI player of all-time. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore believes he has a very strong claim for that honour.

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Virat Kohli has created history by becoming the first player ever to score 50 ODI Centuries. Kohli went past Sachin Tendulkar's tally by scoring 117 against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals. Kohli's innings laid the platform for India to clinch a place in the World Cup final.

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<p>Team India booked a date&nbsp;with destiny after they registered a massive win in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday (Nov 15). The 70-run win against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was backed by an inspired performance by speedster Mohammed Shami who scalped seven wickets while Virat Kohli had a monumental day with his 50th ODI ton. The day also saw Shreyas Iyer score a ton on his home ground as India reduced New Zealand to 327 runs after setting a 398-run target. The Men in Blue will now play in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday with the winner of South Africa and Australia clash in the second semifinal.</p>

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<h2><strong>Shami helps India cruise past New Zealand</strong></h2>

<p>Having set a target of 398, New Zealand did not have the best starts and were reduced to 39/2 before skipper Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134) brought Kiwis back into the game. Both openers, Rachin Ravindra (13) and Devon Conway (13) departed early leaving plenty of work to be done. However, Mitchell and Williamson then built an 181-run partnership for the third wicket before Shami came back to haunt the Kiwis.</p>

<p>After Williamson’s departure, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals while Shami enjoyed another stellar outing with the ball. He helped India clean up the tail as New Zealand were bowled out for 327 in a marathon run chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Phillips showed little resilience with a 41-run knock, but India won the match by 70 runs. Shami ended with figures of 57/7 while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav ended with one wicket each.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened earlier?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, India ended their innings with 397/4 as Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) helped India with a mammoth total. Shubman Gill also remained unbeaten on 80 as he retired hurt after cramps. Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI ton which saw him leapfrog Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49th. He also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs with a match still to go.</p>

<p>India will now await the winner of South Africa and Australia who meet in the second semifinal on Thursday (Nov 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.</p>


Team India booked a date with destiny after they registered a massive win in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday (Nov 15). The 70-run win against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was backed by an inspired performance by speedster Mohammed Shami who scalped seven wickets while Virat Kohli had a monumental day with his 50th ODI ton.

Team India booked a date with destiny after they registered a massive win in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday (Nov 15). The 70-run win against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was backed by an inspired performance by speedster Mohammed Shami who scalped seven wickets while Virat Kohli had a monumental day with his 50th ODI ton. The day also saw Shreyas Iyer score a ton on his home ground as India reduced New Zealand to 327 runs after setting a 398-run target. The Men in Blue will now play in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday with the winner of South Africa and Australia clash in the second semifinal. India overcame a spirited New Zealand display to enter their fourth @cricketworldcup final 👊#CWC23 | #INDvNZ 📝: https://t.co/dA9SD5P9ZP pic.twitter.com/lCGhHIw0IV — ICC (@ICC) November 15, 2023 × Shami helps India cruise past New Zealand Having set a target of 398, New Zealand did not have the best starts and were reduced to 39/2 before skipper Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134) brought Kiwis back into the game. Both openers, Rachin Ravindra (13) and Devon Conway (13) departed early leaving plenty of work to be done. However, Mitchell and Williamson then built an 181-run partnership for the third wicket before Shami came back to haunt the Kiwis. After Williamson’s departure, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals while Shami enjoyed another stellar outing with the ball. He helped India clean up the tail as New Zealand were bowled out for 327 in a marathon run chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Phillips showed little resilience with a 41-run knock, but India won the match by 70 runs. Shami ended with figures of 57/7 while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav ended with one wicket each. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup: Virat reflects on monumental achievement after 50th ton, says 'all this feels like a dream' What happened earlier? Earlier, India ended their innings with 397/4 as Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) helped India with a mammoth total. Shubman Gill also remained unbeaten on 80 as he retired hurt after cramps. Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI ton which saw him leapfrog Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49th. He also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs with a match still to go. India will now await the winner of South Africa and Australia who meet in the second semifinal on Thursday (Nov 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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<p>Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated&nbsp;Virat Kohli after the latter eclipsed his record for the most ODI centuries. Tendulkar took to his social media handles to post a congratulatory message, soon after Kohli hit his 50th ODI century in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tendulkar recalled an incident from Kohli's early days in the team when he was pranked by his teammates.</p>

<p>"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," wrote Tendulkar on X, formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player. 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.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Kohli bows in front of Tendulkar</strong></h2>

<p>Kohli smashed his record century in only 106 balls, laced with nine boundaries and two maximums and propelled India to set a massive 398-run target in front of the Kiwis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Facing Lockie Ferguson on the score of 98, Kohli standing on the crease whipped the ball down the leg side for a brace. After completing the run, Kohli exulted in the air with joy, before taking off his helmet and bowing in front of Sachin Tendulkar who was in the stands, applauding his achievement.</p>

<p>Notably, after Kohli equalled the record against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Tendulkar urged Kohli to break his record in the next few days. Kohli did just that on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli breaking Tendulkar's record appears prophetic as over a decade ago, the Master Blaster himself predicted that if there was anyone that could break his record, it would either be Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-greatest-of-all-time-fans-celebrate-as-virat-kohli-breaks-tendulkars-odi-centuries-record-658833"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;World Cup 2023: 'Greatest of all time', Fans celebrate as Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's ODI centuries' record</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Players with most ODI hundreds:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli - 50 centuries, 279&nbsp;innings</p>

<p>Sachin Tendulkar - 49 centuries, 452 innings</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma - 31 centuries, 261 innings</p>

<p>Ricky Ponting - 30 centuries, 365 innings</p>

<p>Sanath Jayasuriya - 28 centuries, 433 innings</p>

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Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Virat Kohli after the latter eclipsed his record for the most ODI centuries. Tendulkar took to his social media handles to post a congratulatory message, soon after Kohli hit his 50th ODI century in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Virat Kohli after the latter eclipsed his record for the most ODI centuries. Tendulkar took to his social media handles to post a congratulatory message, soon after Kohli hit his 50th ODI century in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday evening. Tendulkar recalled an incident from Kohli's early days in the team when he was pranked by his teammates. "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," wrote Tendulkar on X, formerly known as Twitter. "I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player. 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. 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. I… pic.twitter.com/KcdoPwgzkX — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 15, 2023 × Kohli bows in front of Tendulkar Kohli smashed his record century in only 106 balls, laced with nine boundaries and two maximums and propelled India to set a massive 398-run target in front of the Kiwis. Facing Lockie Ferguson on the score of 98, Kohli standing on the crease whipped the ball down the leg side for a brace. After completing the run, Kohli exulted in the air with joy, before taking off his helmet and bowing in front of Sachin Tendulkar who was in the stands, applauding his achievement. Notably, after Kohli equalled the record against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Tendulkar urged Kohli to break his record in the next few days. Kohli did just that on Wednesday. Kohli breaking Tendulkar's record appears prophetic as over a decade ago, the Master Blaster himself predicted that if there was anyone that could break his record, it would either be Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. Also read | World Cup 2023: 'Greatest of all time', Fans celebrate as Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's ODI centuries' record Players with most ODI hundreds: Virat Kohli - 50 centuries, 279 innings Sachin Tendulkar - 49 centuries, 452 innings Rohit Sharma - 31 centuries, 261 innings Ricky Ponting - 30 centuries, 365 innings Sanath Jayasuriya - 28 centuries, 433 innings

World Cup 2023: 'You were pranked', Tendulkar recalls old incident after Kohli breaks his ODI hundreds record

<p>History was scripted by India’s Virat Kohli on Wednesday (Nov 15) after he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long standing record for most ODI hundreds. Playing in his 291st match for the national side, Virat reached the unique feat as India dominated New Zealand with the bat in the ODI World Cup semifinal contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs in 10 matches, surpassing the previous tally of 673 runs.</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat reflects on special achievement</strong></h2>

<p>“I said in Kolkata, the great man (Sachin Tendulkar) just congratulated me. All this feels like a dream, too good to be true. Feels surreal for me. Again a big game today, I had to play the role I have played throughout the tournament so that the guys around me can go and express themselves. Just glad everything came together so nicely and we put up a great total on the board as well,” Virat said after achieving the feat of 50 ODI hundreds.</p>

<p>In the 42nd over, Virat scored a brace which saw him reach the pinnacle of his ODI career. The feat now sees him at the top of the list with the most ODI hundreds followed by Sachin with 49 while another Mumbai-based batter and India skipper Rohit Sharma sits third with 31. He is followed by Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya with 30 and 28 respectively.</p>

<p>“I have been given a role this tournament and I have been trying to play that to the best of my abilities - try to dig deep and bat long so the guys around me can play around me and have that confidence in the later overs where I can dominate with the bat as well,” Virat added.</p>

<p><strong>Most ODI hundreds:</strong></p>

<p>50 - Virat Kohli</p>

<p>49 - Sachin Tendulkar</p>

<p>31 - Rohit Sharma</p>

<p>30 - Ricky Ponting</p>

<p>28 - Sanath Jayasuriya</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat breaks Sachin's record for most runs in ODI World Cup</strong></h2>

<p>Before the start of the match, Virat needed 83 runs to break Sachin’s record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in the 34th over as he went past the tally and now has the most runs in a single edition with potentially another match to go at the global tournament.</p>

<p>Virat departed on 117 and was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai crowd while Shreyas Iyer also scored a hundred in his hometown. India ended their innings with 397/4 while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 80 as he also fired with the bat earlier till&nbsp;having suffered cramps. At the time of writing, New Zealand were yet to start their innings and need 398 runs to win the match and book a place in the final on Sunday.</p>


History was scripted by India’s Virat Kohli on Wednesday (Nov 15) after he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long standing record for most ODI hundreds. Playing in his 291st match for the national side, Virat reached the unique feat as India dominated New Zealand with the bat in the ODI World Cup semifinal contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

History was scripted by India’s Virat Kohli on Wednesday (Nov 15) after he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long standing record for most ODI hundreds. Playing in his 291st match for the national side, Virat reached the unique feat as India dominated New Zealand with the bat in the ODI World Cup semifinal contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs in 10 matches, surpassing the previous tally of 673 runs. 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗗𝗜 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗦! 💯 A round of applause for the run-machine: VIRAT KOHLI 👏👏#TeamIndia | #CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/EbLta2kjue — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023 × Virat reflects on special achievement “I said in Kolkata, the great man (Sachin Tendulkar) just congratulated me. All this feels like a dream, too good to be true. Feels surreal for me. Again a big game today, I had to play the role I have played throughout the tournament so that the guys around me can go and express themselves. Just glad everything came together so nicely and we put up a great total on the board as well,” Virat said after achieving the feat of 50 ODI hundreds. In the 42nd over, Virat scored a brace which saw him reach the pinnacle of his ODI career. The feat now sees him at the top of the list with the most ODI hundreds followed by Sachin with 49 while another Mumbai-based batter and India skipper Rohit Sharma sits third with 31. He is followed by Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya with 30 and 28 respectively. “I have been given a role this tournament and I have been trying to play that to the best of my abilities - try to dig deep and bat long so the guys around me can play around me and have that confidence in the later overs where I can dominate with the bat as well,” Virat added. Most ODI hundreds: 50 - Virat Kohli 49 - Sachin Tendulkar 31 - Rohit Sharma 30 - Ricky Ponting 28 - Sanath Jayasuriya ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli hits 50th ODI hundred, breaks Tendulkar's long-standing record to make history Virat breaks Sachin's record for most runs in ODI World Cup Before the start of the match, Virat needed 83 runs to break Sachin’s record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in the 34th over as he went past the tally and now has the most runs in a single edition with potentially another match to go at the global tournament. Virat departed on 117 and was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai crowd while Shreyas Iyer also scored a hundred in his hometown. India ended their innings with 397/4 while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 80 as he also fired with the bat earlier till having suffered cramps. At the time of writing, New Zealand were yet to start their innings and need 398 runs to win the match and book a place in the final on Sunday.

ODI World Cup: Virat reflects on monumental achievement after 50th ton, says 'all this feels like a dream'

Virat Kohli has become the first cricketer in history to score 50 ODI centuries. The 35-year-old reached the landmark against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. In the process, he broke the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons. The stylish right-handed batter claimed another World Cup record that previously belonged to Tendulkar. With 711 runs in 10 matches, he has become the batter to score the most runs in a single edition of the Cricket World Cup.

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI tons

<p>Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday evening by smashing his 50th ODI century, and&nbsp;breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record. Kohli brought up his century in only 106 balls, laced with nine boundaries and two maximums as he set India on the path of achieving a 350+ total against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in the World Cup semifinal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Facing Lockie Ferguson on the score of 98, Kohli standing on the crease whipped the ball down the leg side and running for two runs. After completing the run, Kohli exulted in the air with joy, before taking off his gloves and&nbsp;helmet and bowing in front of Sachin Tendulkar who was in the stands, applauding his achievement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli came to the crease after Indian captain Rohit Sharma provided a glorious 71-run start and departed in the ninth over. From thereon, Kohli took the matters in his own hands and smashed his first ODI century in a World Cup knockout game. Kohli's marathon innings ended on 117 when Devon Conway&nbsp;grabbed a smart catch on the square leg boundary after Tim Southee bowled a slower one.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Virat, the 'siyana' big match player who knows that a 💯 is what everyone will remember and talk about - that too a memorable 50th ODI ton - when they discuss the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a> 2023 World Cup semifinal several years down the lane. What a tremendous feat, what a champion 🏆💪🏻🇮🇳</p>
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Virat Kohli surpasses the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and now has the most centuries in Men's ODIs 👏👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC23?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC23</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MenInBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MenInBlue</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvNZ</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/230u7JAxcJ">pic.twitter.com/230u7JAxcJ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Virat Kohli with a great sense of occasion befitting a great player moves to ODI century No 50 in ICC World Cup Semi-Final 2023. Under the gaze of Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Viv Richards, Sunil Gavaskar, David Beckham and several sporting icons. Wankede is a special venue <a href="https://t.co/JsYlrqin2g">pic.twitter.com/JsYlrqin2g</a></p>
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Virat Kohli G.O.A.T <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli𓃵</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaVsNewZealand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaVsNewZealand</a> <a href="https://t.co/acYMD7nhzn">pic.twitter.com/acYMD7nhzn</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Virat Kohli Bowing Down To Sachin Tendulkar After Scoring 50th Int Ton🙌👑 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli𓃵</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SachinTendulkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SachinTendulkar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Semifinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Semifinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/WgiCpH2Him">pic.twitter.com/WgiCpH2Him</a></p>
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<p>Notably, over a&nbsp;decade ago, it was Tendulkar who predicted that if there was anyone who could break his records, it would either be Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma.</p>

<p>During a felicitation ceremony hosted by industrialist Mukesh Ambani in 2012, Tendulkar was quizzed if anyone would&nbsp;conquer his 100 international tons record.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I can see those youngsters. Virat and Rohit are the ones. As long as an Indian breaks it, I don't mind," said Tendulkar at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Players with most ODI hundreds:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli - 50 centuries, 279&nbsp;innings</p>

<p>Sachin Tendulkar - 49 centuries, 452 innings</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma - 31 centuries, 261 innings</p>

<p>Ricky Ponting - 30 centuries, 365 innings</p>

<p>Sanath Jayasuriya - 28 centuries, 433 innings</p>


Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday evening by smashing his 50th ODI century, and breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record. Kohli brought up his century in only 106 balls, laced with nine boundaries and two maximums as he set India on the path of achieving a 350+ total against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in the World Cup semifinal.

Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday evening by smashing his 50th ODI century, and breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record. Kohli brought up his century in only 106 balls, laced with nine boundaries and two maximums as he set India on the path of achieving a 350+ total against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in the World Cup semifinal. Facing Lockie Ferguson on the score of 98, Kohli standing on the crease whipped the ball down the leg side and running for two runs. After completing the run, Kohli exulted in the air with joy, before taking off his gloves and helmet and bowing in front of Sachin Tendulkar who was in the stands, applauding his achievement. Kohli came to the crease after Indian captain Rohit Sharma provided a glorious 71-run start and departed in the ninth over. From thereon, Kohli took the matters in his own hands and smashed his first ODI century in a World Cup knockout game. Kohli's marathon innings ended on 117 when Devon Conway grabbed a smart catch on the square leg boundary after Tim Southee bowled a slower one. To beat Sachin’s record you have to become Sachin :) Well done King — Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) November 15, 2023 × No better occasion than to get to 50 ODI centuries and cross the tally of most runs in a single edition of WC than today's. Against a team that has been India's nemesis. Gets his first ton in an ODI knock out and has scored more tons in this WC than what he did in the previous 3.… — Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) November 15, 2023 × Virat, the 'siyana' big match player who knows that a 💯 is what everyone will remember and talk about - that too a memorable 50th ODI ton - when they discuss the #INDvsNZ 2023 World Cup semifinal several years down the lane. What a tremendous feat, what a champion 🏆💪🏻🇮🇳 — Ateet Sharma (@Ateet_Sharma) November 15, 2023 × 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙐𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙇! 🫡🫡 Virat Kohli surpasses the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and now has the most centuries in Men's ODIs 👏👏#TeamIndia | #CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/230u7JAxcJ — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023 × Virat Kohli with a great sense of occasion befitting a great player moves to ODI century No 50 in ICC World Cup Semi-Final 2023. Under the gaze of Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Viv Richards, Sunil Gavaskar, David Beckham and several sporting icons. Wankede is a special venue pic.twitter.com/JsYlrqin2g — Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) November 15, 2023 × Virat Kohli bowing down to Sachin Tendulkar after reaching his 50th century. Moment of the day! pic.twitter.com/RH8QXtLwmt — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023 × The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Virat Kohli G.O.A.T #ViratKohli𓃵 #IndiaVsNewZealand pic.twitter.com/acYMD7nhzn — Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳 (@pradip103) November 15, 2023 × Virat Kohli Bowing Down To Sachin Tendulkar After Scoring 50th Int Ton🙌👑 #INDvsNZ #ViratKohli𓃵 #SachinTendulkar #Semifinal pic.twitter.com/WgiCpH2Him — Dev Basrani (@MSDIAN___DEV) November 15, 2023 × Notably, over a decade ago, it was Tendulkar who predicted that if there was anyone who could break his records, it would either be Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. During a felicitation ceremony hosted by industrialist Mukesh Ambani in 2012, Tendulkar was quizzed if anyone would conquer his 100 international tons record. "I can see those youngsters. Virat and Rohit are the ones. As long as an Indian breaks it, I don't mind," said Tendulkar at the time. Players with most ODI hundreds: Virat Kohli - 50 centuries, 279 innings Sachin Tendulkar - 49 centuries, 452 innings Rohit Sharma - 31 centuries, 261 innings Ricky Ponting - 30 centuries, 365 innings Sanath Jayasuriya - 28 centuries, 433 innings

World Cup 2023: 'Greatest of all time', fans celebrate as Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's ODI centuries' record

<p>India batter Virat Kohli went past Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup during his innings in the first semifinal vs New Zealand in ODI World Cup 2023. Kohli's 80th run took him past Sachin's record which the former India batter had set in 2003 ODI World Cup. If India manage to win the game against New Zealand, Kohli will have one more innings to add runs to his tally in the ongoing World Cup 2023 and stretch the record further.</p>

<p>Kohli also scored his 50th ODI ton in the match&nbsp;- making him the first player in the history to do so. Kohli eventually got out on 117 and now has 711&nbsp;runs to his name in the ODI World Cup.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/odi-world-cup-2023-shubman-gill-makes-early-exit-with-cramps-as-india-suffer-unlikely-blow-after-good-start-658798">Shubman Gill makes early exit with cramps as India suffer unlikely blow after good start</a></p>

<p>Kohli has been in sublime form this World Cup, hitting two centuries and four fifties in nine league matches he played and ended the run-chart on top with 594 runs. Kohli started the campaign with a match-winning 85 against Australia in Chennai when India were three wickets down for just two runs in a chase of 200.</p>

<p>The batter followed it with 55 not out against Afghanistan, playing second fiddle to Rohit's 131 as India chased down 273 with eight wickets in hand. Against arch-rivals Pakistan, Kohli could manage only 16 but India went on win the match by seven wickets while chasing 192.</p>

<p>The modern master scored 103 not out against Bangladesh in the fourth league match as India went top of the tables with four out of four. Against New Zealand, Kohli played another sublime innings of 95 as India chased 273 from a tricky situation.</p>

<p>Against England in Lucknow, Kohli got out on a duck - his first in the World Cup as India managed 229 runs. The bowlers, however, ensured that India remain unbeaten as they sent defending champions packing for 129 for a 100-run win.</p>

<p>In the next game for India against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Kohli scored 88 as India amassed 357 runs in a 302-run win, thanks to India's bowlers. In India's much awaited clash against South Africa, Kohli showed his class once again - scoring 101 not out against a formidable bowling line-up and equaled Sachin's record of 49 ODI tons.</p>

<p>During India's last league against Netherlands, Kohli scored 51 before getting out as India posted 410 to go unbeaten in the league stage.</p>


India batter Virat Kohli went past Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup during his innings in the first semifinal vs New Zealand in ODI World Cup 2023.

India batter Virat Kohli went past Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup during his innings in the first semifinal vs New Zealand in ODI World Cup 2023. Kohli's 80th run took him past Sachin's record which the former India batter had set in 2003 ODI World Cup. If India manage to win the game against New Zealand, Kohli will have one more innings to add runs to his tally in the ongoing World Cup 2023 and stretch the record further. Kohli also scored his 50th ODI ton in the match - making him the first player in the history to do so. Kohli eventually got out on 117 and now has 711 runs to his name in the ODI World Cup. Also Read: Shubman Gill makes early exit with cramps as India suffer unlikely blow after good start Kohli has been in sublime form this World Cup, hitting two centuries and four fifties in nine league matches he played and ended the run-chart on top with 594 runs. Kohli started the campaign with a match-winning 85 against Australia in Chennai when India were three wickets down for just two runs in a chase of 200. The batter followed it with 55 not out against Afghanistan, playing second fiddle to Rohit's 131 as India chased down 273 with eight wickets in hand. Against arch-rivals Pakistan, Kohli could manage only 16 but India went on win the match by seven wickets while chasing 192. The modern master scored 103 not out against Bangladesh in the fourth league match as India went top of the tables with four out of four. Against New Zealand, Kohli played another sublime innings of 95 as India chased 273 from a tricky situation. Against England in Lucknow, Kohli got out on a duck - his first in the World Cup as India managed 229 runs. The bowlers, however, ensured that India remain unbeaten as they sent defending champions packing for 129 for a 100-run win. In the next game for India against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Kohli scored 88 as India amassed 357 runs in a 302-run win, thanks to India's bowlers. In India's much awaited clash against South Africa, Kohli showed his class once again - scoring 101 not out against a formidable bowling line-up and equaled Sachin's record of 49 ODI tons. During India's last league against Netherlands, Kohli scored 51 before getting out as India posted 410 to go unbeaten in the league stage.

India batter Virat Kohli goes past Sachin Tendulkar's record of most runs in a ODI World Cup edition

<p>India’s legendary batter Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday (Nov 15) as&nbsp;he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds in the World Cup semifinal contest. With his 50th ton, he now has the most hundreds in the 50-over format as he leapfrogged Sachin Tendulkar’s tally in his own backyard of Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup edition surpassing his tally of 673 runs.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat reaches Promise Land</strong></h2>

<p>Playing in the 291st ODI match, the Delhi-born batter scored his third World Cup hundred while also having got out on 95 and 88 runs in the tournament. The hundred is also his 80th on the international stage as he was given a standing ovation at the Wankhede Stadium. Great Sachin Tendulkar was in attendance to witness the historic moment along with legendary footballer David Beckham while superstars from Bollywood and politicians also attended the match along with BCCI secretary Jay Shah.</p>

<p>The feat now sees him at the top of the list with the most hundreds followed by Sachin with 49 while another Mumbai-based batter and India skipper Rohit Sharma sits third with 31. He is followed by Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya with 30 and 28 ODI tons respectively.</p>

<h2><strong>Most ODI hundreds:</strong></h2>

<p>50 - Virat Kohli</p>

<p>49 - Sachin Tendulkar</p>

<p>31 - Rohit Sharma</p>

<p>30 - Ricky Ponting</p>

<p>28 - Sanath Jayasuriya</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-greatest-of-all-time-fans-celebrate-as-virat-kohli-breaks-tendulkars-odi-centuries-record-658833">World Cup 2023: 'Greatest of all time', Fans celebrate as Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's ODI centuries' record</a></p>

<p>Before the start of the match, Virat needed 83 runs to break Sachin’s record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in the 34th over as he went past the tally and now has the most runs in a single edition with potentially another match to go at the global tournament.</p>

<p>Virat later fell for&nbsp;117 and was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai crowd while Shreyas Iyer also scored a hundred in his hometown. India ended their innings with 397/4 while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 80 as he also fired with the bat earlier having suffered cramps. At the time of writing, New Zealand were yet to start their innings and need 398 runs to book a place in the final on Sunday.</p>


India’s legendary batter Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday (Nov 15) as he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds in the World Cup semifinal contest.

India’s legendary batter Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday (Nov 15) as he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds in the World Cup semifinal contest. With his 50th ton, he now has the most hundreds in the 50-over format as he leapfrogged Sachin Tendulkar’s tally in his own backyard of Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup edition surpassing his tally of 673 runs. 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗗𝗜 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗦! 💯 A round of applause for the run-machine: VIRAT KOHLI 👏👏#TeamIndia | #CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/EbLta2kjue — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023 × Virat reaches Promise Land Playing in the 291st ODI match, the Delhi-born batter scored his third World Cup hundred while also having got out on 95 and 88 runs in the tournament. The hundred is also his 80th on the international stage as he was given a standing ovation at the Wankhede Stadium. Great Sachin Tendulkar was in attendance to witness the historic moment along with legendary footballer David Beckham while superstars from Bollywood and politicians also attended the match along with BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The feat now sees him at the top of the list with the most hundreds followed by Sachin with 49 while another Mumbai-based batter and India skipper Rohit Sharma sits third with 31. He is followed by Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya with 30 and 28 ODI tons respectively. Most ODI hundreds: 50 - Virat Kohli 49 - Sachin Tendulkar 31 - Rohit Sharma 30 - Ricky Ponting 28 - Sanath Jayasuriya ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: 'Greatest of all time', Fans celebrate as Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's ODI centuries' record Before the start of the match, Virat needed 83 runs to break Sachin’s record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in the 34th over as he went past the tally and now has the most runs in a single edition with potentially another match to go at the global tournament. Virat later fell for 117 and was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai crowd while Shreyas Iyer also scored a hundred in his hometown. India ended their innings with 397/4 while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 80 as he also fired with the bat earlier having suffered cramps. At the time of writing, New Zealand were yet to start their innings and need 398 runs to book a place in the final on Sunday.

World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli hits 50th ODI hundred, breaks Tendulkar's long-standing record to script history

<p>Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is in awe of Rohit Sharma - the batter. Against the Netherlands in the tournament’s last league match, Rohit and Gill added 91 for the first wicket inside the Powerplay, putting India’s nose in front. Drawing a comparison with Rohit’s contemporaries, Wasim said the Indian skipper is different than all.</p>

<p>“Rohit and Gill put on 91 runs in 10 overs. The game was over then only,” Akram said on A Sports.</p>

<p>While Gill completed his fifty, Rohit slammed 54-ball 61 at the top, laying the foundation for batters to come and deliver. Referring to his fellow teammate and a former great, Inzamam-ul-Haq&nbsp;in the same breath, Wasim said both Rohit and Inzamam had ample time to score against the pace.</p>

<p>“Like Inzamam, Rohit too has a lot of time against the pacers. His hand-eye coordination is so natural,” Akram on Rohit Sharma.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/odi-world-cup-2023-rohit-sharma-underlines-team-spirit-after-perfect-record-in-league-stage-657913">ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma underlines team spirit after perfect record in league stage</a></strong></p>

<p>Showering praises on the Indian veteran, Wasim said Rohit is different than Virat Kohli, Pakistan captain Babar Azam and modern-day greats Kane Williamson and Joe Root.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I don’t think there is anyone like Rohit Sharma in the World cricket. We talk about emperor Kohli (Virat), Joe Root, Williamson (Kane), and Babar Azam, but this guy is different.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He makes batting look so easy. No matter what the situation is, the bowling attack is, he plays his shots with ease. He changes the tempo of the game. Bowlers and oppositions are on the back foot from ball one,” Wasim noted.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>India hammer Dutch in Bengaluru&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Indian Team finished the group with nine wins in as many contested matches. Their latest victory came against the Netherlands in Bengaluru on Diwali day, beating the Dutch by 160 runs.</p>

<p>While the top three completed their respective fifties, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer slammed hundreds, with KL doing it in 62 balls – the fastest by an Indian batter in World Cups.</p>

<p>Iyer’s maiden CWC also made headlines, as India registered their second-best team total (410/4) in this competition.</p>

<p>The bowlers were on the top of their games, with each of Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep and Jadeja returning with two wickets each. On a rare off day for Mohammed Shami, who went wicketless for the first time in this World Cup, India tried nine bowlers, including Virat and Suryakumar Yadav.</p>

<p>Upon finishing the group in the first position, India will face New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday (Nov 15) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>


Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is in awe of Rohit Sharma - the batter. Against the Netherlands in the tournament’s last league match, Rohit and Gill added 91 for the first wicket inside the Powerplay, putting India’s nose in front.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is in awe of Rohit Sharma - the batter. Against the Netherlands in the tournament’s last league match, Rohit and Gill added 91 for the first wicket inside the Powerplay, putting India’s nose in front. Drawing a comparison with Rohit’s contemporaries, Wasim said the Indian skipper is different than all. “Rohit and Gill put on 91 runs in 10 overs. The game was over then only,” Akram said on A Sports. While Gill completed his fifty, Rohit slammed 54-ball 61 at the top, laying the foundation for batters to come and deliver. Referring to his fellow teammate and a former great, Inzamam-ul-Haq in the same breath, Wasim said both Rohit and Inzamam had ample time to score against the pace. “Like Inzamam, Rohit too has a lot of time against the pacers. His hand-eye coordination is so natural,” Akram on Rohit Sharma. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma underlines team spirit after perfect record in league stage Showering praises on the Indian veteran, Wasim said Rohit is different than Virat Kohli, Pakistan captain Babar Azam and modern-day greats Kane Williamson and Joe Root. “I don’t think there is anyone like Rohit Sharma in the World cricket. We talk about emperor Kohli (Virat), Joe Root, Williamson (Kane), and Babar Azam, but this guy is different. “He makes batting look so easy. No matter what the situation is, the bowling attack is, he plays his shots with ease. He changes the tempo of the game. Bowlers and oppositions are on the back foot from ball one,” Wasim noted. India hammer Dutch in Bengaluru The Indian Team finished the group with nine wins in as many contested matches. Their latest victory came against the Netherlands in Bengaluru on Diwali day, beating the Dutch by 160 runs. While the top three completed their respective fifties, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer slammed hundreds, with KL doing it in 62 balls – the fastest by an Indian batter in World Cups. Iyer’s maiden CWC also made headlines, as India registered their second-best team total (410/4) in this competition. The bowlers were on the top of their games, with each of Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep and Jadeja returning with two wickets each. On a rare off day for Mohammed Shami, who went wicketless for the first time in this World Cup, India tried nine bowlers, including Virat and Suryakumar Yadav. Upon finishing the group in the first position, India will face New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday (Nov 15) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

World Cup: Like Inzamam, Rohit has ample time against pacers; is different from Kohli, Babar, says Wasim Akram

<p>Indian cricket and football fans erupted on social media on Monday evening as German international and Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller posted a video of himself wearing the Indian men's cricket team jersey. Muller not only wore the jersey but also tagged former captain Virat Kohli while thanking Team India for the gift.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Muller took to his social media handles&nbsp;to post the unboxing video and captioned it as saying: "Look at this, @imVkohli. Thank you for the shirt, #TeamIndia! Good luck at the @cricketworldcup"</p>

<p>"Thank you Team India for the shirt and good luck at the World Cup. Pleasure," Muller could be heard saying in the video.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have to try to play cricket in my garden," the World Cup-winning player added while wearing the jersey which has his name and no. 25 on the back.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Thank you for the shirt, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>! 👍<br />
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<p>Fans appreciated Muller's good luck message for the Indian team and thanked him for the support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Raumdeuter, invading space on the pitch like Bumrah invades the off stump with his inswinging Yorkers," said one fan, while another commented: "This is why Thomas Müller is the greatest player of all time."</p>

<p>A third added: "Thank you Legend for your best wishes to Team India."</p>

<h2><strong>Muller's previous message for Kohli</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, this is not the first time&nbsp;Muller has posted a good luck message for the Indian team and Virat Kohli. In 2019, days before the start of the ODI World Cup in England, Muller wore an Indian team t-shirt and posted a positive message.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I wish all participants of the Cricket #WorldCup2019 good luck &amp; thrilling matches. Especially I cross my fingers for @imVkohli, the captain of the Indian team. He’s a fan of @DFB_Team and supported it multiple times in the past #Cricket #GermanyCheersForIndia,"&nbsp;he&nbsp;posted.</p>

<p>India take on New Zealand in the first semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (Nov 13). Despite cruising to the knockouts by winning nine consecutive league matches, it all boils down to one match that will decide if India find a space in the finals or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The men-in-blue have reached the semifinal stage twice in the last two World Cup campaigns, only to flounder at the ultimate stage. The Indian team will take the field to avenge the loss in the 2019 WC semifinal when they were beaten in a rather agonising manner by Wednesday's opponents only.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian cricket and football fans erupted on social media on Monday evening as German international and Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller posted a video of himself wearing the Indian men's cricket team jersey.

Indian cricket and football fans erupted on social media on Monday evening as German international and Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller posted a video of himself wearing the Indian men's cricket team jersey. Muller not only wore the jersey but also tagged former captain Virat Kohli while thanking Team India for the gift. Muller took to his social media handles to post the unboxing video and captioned it as saying: "Look at this, @imVkohli. Thank you for the shirt, #TeamIndia! Good luck at the @cricketworldcup" "Thank you Team India for the shirt and good luck at the World Cup. Pleasure," Muller could be heard saying in the video. "I have to try to play cricket in my garden," the World Cup-winning player added while wearing the jersey which has his name and no. 25 on the back. Look at this, @imVkohli 😃🏏 Thank you for the shirt, #TeamIndia! 👍 Good luck at the @cricketworldcup #esmuellert #Cricket pic.twitter.com/liBA4nrVmT — Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) November 13, 2023 × Fans appreciated Muller's good luck message for the Indian team and thanked him for the support. "The Raumdeuter, invading space on the pitch like Bumrah invades the off stump with his inswinging Yorkers," said one fan, while another commented: "This is why Thomas Müller is the greatest player of all time." A third added: "Thank you Legend for your best wishes to Team India." Muller's previous message for Kohli Notably, this is not the first time Muller has posted a good luck message for the Indian team and Virat Kohli. In 2019, days before the start of the ODI World Cup in England, Muller wore an Indian team t-shirt and posted a positive message. “I wish all participants of the Cricket #WorldCup2019 good luck & thrilling matches. Especially I cross my fingers for @imVkohli, the captain of the Indian team. He’s a fan of @DFB_Team and supported it multiple times in the past #Cricket #GermanyCheersForIndia," he posted. India take on New Zealand in the first semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (Nov 13). Despite cruising to the knockouts by winning nine consecutive league matches, it all boils down to one match that will decide if India find a space in the finals or not. The men-in-blue have reached the semifinal stage twice in the last two World Cup campaigns, only to flounder at the ultimate stage. The Indian team will take the field to avenge the loss in the 2019 WC semifinal when they were beaten in a rather agonising manner by Wednesday's opponents only.

Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller shows support for Indian team at World Cup; wears jersey & tags Virat Kohli

<p>India were at their fluent best in the ODI World Cup encounter against the Netherlands on Sunday (Nov 12) as they ran out winners by 160 runs in Bengaluru. A top performance from the Indian team will see them carry the momentum in Wednesday’s semifinal clash where they will face New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India bowled the Netherlands out for 250 having put up 410/4 in their 50 overs with hundreds for Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul.</p>

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<h2><strong>Rohit underlines India’s spirit</strong></h2>

<p>“Very pleased with how we have played in these nine games. Very clinical from game one till today. That's because different individuals have stepped up at different times. This is a good sign for the team when everyone wants to take responsibility and get the job done for the team. Although we play a lot of cricket in India, we know the conditions, but still when you play different opposition, that's the challenge in different conditions,” Rohit said in the post-match presentation.</p>

<p>India opted to bat first after winning the toss in Bengaluru. Skipper Rohit (61) and Shubman Gill (51), gave India a perfect start as they set up a 100-run stand for the opening wicket.&nbsp;After Gill’s departure, Virat Kohli (51) joined the party as the Indian batters continued to impress before their New Zealand showdown in the ODI World Cup semifinal on Wednesday.</p>

<p>However, it was Rahul and Shreyas who caught the eye with their remarkable 208-run stand for the fourth wicket. Shreyas scored an unbeaten 128 while Rahul was dismissed in the final over, moments after scoring his record ton on 102. Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 2 as India ended with 410/4 in their 50 overs. Bas de Leede ended with two wickets as he surpassed the tally of his father’s wickets for the national side while Paul van Meekeren and Roelof van der Merwe both ended with one wicket each.</p>

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<p>“We adapted really well. We started the tournament four games in a row chased and then we had to bat first, put the runs on the board, then seamers did the rest along with the spinners. It's important, the results do matter to keep the dressing room environment lively,” Rohit added.</p>

<p>India will next take on New Zealand in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium with a win guaranteeing them a place in next Sunday’s ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad. On the other hand, the Netherlands bowed out of the World Cup with consolation wins while they were close to clinching an automatic place in the 2025 Champions Trophy.</p>


India were at their fluent best in the ODI World Cup encounter against the Netherlands on Sunday (Nov 12) as they ran out winners by 160 runs in Bengaluru. A top performance from the Indian team will see them carry the momentum in Wednesday’s semifinal clash where they will face New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

India were at their fluent best in the ODI World Cup encounter against the Netherlands on Sunday (Nov 12) as they ran out winners by 160 runs in Bengaluru. A top performance from the Indian team will see them carry the momentum in Wednesday’s semifinal clash where they will face New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India bowled the Netherlands out for 250 having put up 410/4 in their 50 overs with hundreds for Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. India finish the #CWC23 group stage without a loss 🎇#INDvNED 📝: https://t.co/rdhNma7Bsu pic.twitter.com/OofFUwQ6VN — ICC (@ICC) November 12, 2023 × Rohit underlines India’s spirit “Very pleased with how we have played in these nine games. Very clinical from game one till today. That's because different individuals have stepped up at different times. This is a good sign for the team when everyone wants to take responsibility and get the job done for the team. Although we play a lot of cricket in India, we know the conditions, but still when you play different opposition, that's the challenge in different conditions,” Rohit said in the post-match presentation. India opted to bat first after winning the toss in Bengaluru. Skipper Rohit (61) and Shubman Gill (51), gave India a perfect start as they set up a 100-run stand for the opening wicket. After Gill’s departure, Virat Kohli (51) joined the party as the Indian batters continued to impress before their New Zealand showdown in the ODI World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. However, it was Rahul and Shreyas who caught the eye with their remarkable 208-run stand for the fourth wicket. Shreyas scored an unbeaten 128 while Rahul was dismissed in the final over, moments after scoring his record ton on 102. Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 2 as India ended with 410/4 in their 50 overs. Bas de Leede ended with two wickets as he surpassed the tally of his father’s wickets for the national side while Paul van Meekeren and Roelof van der Merwe both ended with one wicket each. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: England skipper Jos Buttler refutes HUGE CLEAROUT despite awful campaign “We adapted really well. We started the tournament four games in a row chased and then we had to bat first, put the runs on the board, then seamers did the rest along with the spinners. It's important, the results do matter to keep the dressing room environment lively,” Rohit added. India will next take on New Zealand in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium with a win guaranteeing them a place in next Sunday’s ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad. On the other hand, the Netherlands bowed out of the World Cup with consolation wins while they were close to clinching an automatic place in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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<p>Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are expecting their second baby. We now have visual proof and can finally put those rumours of her pregnancy to rest. Dressed in beautiful Indian attires, both Virat and Anushka stepped out and confirmed what everyone has been talking about for some time now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video that paparazzi posted on social media, Anushka Sharma can be seen walking alongside Virat as the actress sports a baby bump. While Anushka is seen covering her bump with a dupatta but it’s hard to miss.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fans have been ecstatic at the good news and have been flooding their social media with congratulatory messages for the couple. The couple are parents to daughter Vamika. They don't bring her out in the public much and make sure her face isn’t visible at most times in photos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ar-rahman-slammed-for-his-rendition-of-poet-nazrul-islams-iconic-song-on-revolution-657660">AR Rahman slammed for his rendition of poet Nazrul Islam's iconic song on revolution</a></p>

<p>The actress will next be seen in her own production house’s film, <em>Chakda Xpress, </em>a biopic on Jhulan Goswami<em>.</em>&nbsp;It’s being said that Anushka Sharma will stay away from acting for some time since there is baby number 2 on the way. She was last seen in <em>Zero</em> opposite Shah Rukh Khan with Katrina Kaif.&nbsp;</p>


Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are expecting their second baby. We now have visual proof and can finally put those rumours of her pregnancy to rest. Dressed in beautiful Indian attires, both Virat and Anushka stepped out and confirmed what everyone has been talking about for some time now.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are expecting their second baby. We now have visual proof and can finally put those rumours of her pregnancy to rest. Dressed in beautiful Indian attires, both Virat and Anushka stepped out and confirmed what everyone has been talking about for some time now. In a video that paparazzi posted on social media, Anushka Sharma can be seen walking alongside Virat as the actress sports a baby bump. While Anushka is seen covering her bump with a dupatta but it’s hard to miss. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by B O L L Y W O O D (@filmyselfies.official) × Fans have been ecstatic at the good news and have been flooding their social media with congratulatory messages for the couple. The couple are parents to daughter Vamika. They don't bring her out in the public much and make sure her face isn’t visible at most times in photos. Also read: AR Rahman slammed for his rendition of poet Nazrul Islam's iconic song on revolution The actress will next be seen in her own production house’s film, Chakda Xpress, a biopic on Jhulan Goswami. It’s being said that Anushka Sharma will stay away from acting for some time since there is baby number 2 on the way. She was last seen in Zero opposite Shah Rukh Khan with Katrina Kaif.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli expecting baby 2, actress sports baby bump in new video

<p>Veteran Indian stumper&nbsp;Dinesh Karthik made a bold claim that Rohit Sharma-led India is the 'strongest team that India has had in ODIs'. At present, Rohit &amp; Co. are having a dream run in the ongoing ten-team home ODI World Cup with eight wins on the trot. Ahead of their last league game, versus the Netherlands on Sunday (Nov 12) in Bengaluru, Karthik heaped praise on the current ODI team and made a huge statement.</p>

<h2><strong>'There's no Indian team that....'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik said, "I'm going out on a limb to say this but this Indian team is probably the strongest team that India has ever had in ODIs. In World Cups for sure. There's no Indian team that has dominated like this current 2023 team. You have to pit it against other Indian teams which have done very well but it will run other teams very close to it being the greatest ODI team ever in terms of performances and pressure."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-are-playing-like-legitimate-champions-former-opener-lauds-rohit-cos-unbeaten-odi-wc-run-656888">India are playing like legitimate champions: Former opener lauds Rohit &amp; Co.'s unbeaten ODI WC run</a></strong></p>

<p>So far in the ODI WC, India have beaten the likes of five-time champions Australia, Afghanistan, arch-rivals Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka and South Africa and will look to make it nine wins in a row to end the league stage and enter the semi-finals on a high. They have clicked in every department and weathered all storms, battling injuries etc., to keep going forward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The home side are most likely to face New Zealand in the first semi-final, in Mumbai, on Wednesday (Nov 15) with Australia and South Africa facing each other in the second semi-final a day after, in Kolkata. Only Pakistan have an outside chance to topple the Kiwis and enter the semis, but that is highly unlikely.</p>

<p>Opening up on a possible semi-final versus New Zealand, Karthik spoke on the conditions and India's probable XI which will take the field&nbsp;at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. In this regard, he said, "It's in Mumbai, the first big decision, if they win the toss, will be if they would bat first or bowl first because there will be dew but then they will have to get past that first spell. The first 10 overs the ball swings and moves. There's no question what the level is going to be till the finals. It's going to be the same XI. Every player has ticked the box and is looking good for the semis."</p>


Veteran Indian stumper Dinesh Karthik made a bold claim that Rohit Sharma-led India is the 'strongest team that India has had in ODIs'. At present, Rohit & Co. are having a dream run in the ongoing ten-team home ODI World Cup with eight wins on the trot.

Veteran Indian stumper Dinesh Karthik made a bold claim that Rohit Sharma-led India is the 'strongest team that India has had in ODIs'. At present, Rohit & Co. are having a dream run in the ongoing ten-team home ODI World Cup with eight wins on the trot. Ahead of their last league game, versus the Netherlands on Sunday (Nov 12) in Bengaluru, Karthik heaped praise on the current ODI team and made a huge statement. 'There's no Indian team that....' Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik said, "I'm going out on a limb to say this but this Indian team is probably the strongest team that India has ever had in ODIs. In World Cups for sure. There's no Indian team that has dominated like this current 2023 team. You have to pit it against other Indian teams which have done very well but it will run other teams very close to it being the greatest ODI team ever in terms of performances and pressure." Also read: India are playing like legitimate champions: Former opener lauds Rohit & Co.'s unbeaten ODI WC run So far in the ODI WC, India have beaten the likes of five-time champions Australia, Afghanistan, arch-rivals Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka and South Africa and will look to make it nine wins in a row to end the league stage and enter the semi-finals on a high. They have clicked in every department and weathered all storms, battling injuries etc., to keep going forward. The home side are most likely to face New Zealand in the first semi-final, in Mumbai, on Wednesday (Nov 15) with Australia and South Africa facing each other in the second semi-final a day after, in Kolkata. Only Pakistan have an outside chance to topple the Kiwis and enter the semis, but that is highly unlikely. Opening up on a possible semi-final versus New Zealand, Karthik spoke on the conditions and India's probable XI which will take the field at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. In this regard, he said, "It's in Mumbai, the first big decision, if they win the toss, will be if they would bat first or bowl first because there will be dew but then they will have to get past that first spell. The first 10 overs the ball swings and moves. There's no question what the level is going to be till the finals. It's going to be the same XI. Every player has ticked the box and is looking good for the semis."

CWC 2023: This is the strongest Indian ODI team ever - Dinesh Karthik's BOLD claim

<p>Anushka Sharma is pregnant, if netizens are to be believed. Netizens couldn’t keep calm as pictures of Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma circulated on the internet as they walked hand in hand. While the two have been mum on the topic, netizens have been speculating a second baby is on the way.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Did Anushka try hiding her baby bump?</strong></h2>

<p>Anushka Sharma was seen wearing a flowy short dress while Virat kept it casual in athleisure overalls. Anushka’s dress is black in colour so you can’t make out much. But rumours have been rife that Anushka is in her second trimester and is therefore avoiding any public appearances. It was also reported that Anushka and Virat recently visited a maternity clinic in Mumbai. The quote read, "They requested the paparazzi not to publish their pictures, with a promise to make an announcement soon."</p>

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<h2><strong>Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have a daughter</strong></h2>

<p>Tthe duo is parents to Vamika. Their daughter was born on January 11, 2021. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli got married in November 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the work front, Anushka will soon be seen in <em>Chakda Xpress. </em>The film is a biography of former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami.</p>


Anushka Sharma is pregnant, if netizens are to be believed. Netizens couldn’t keep calm as pictures of Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma circulated on the internet as they walked hand in hand.

Anushka Sharma is pregnant, if netizens are to be believed. Netizens couldn’t keep calm as pictures of Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma circulated on the internet as they walked hand in hand. While the two have been mum on the topic, netizens have been speculating a second baby is on the way. Did Anushka try hiding her baby bump? Anushka Sharma was seen wearing a flowy short dress while Virat kept it casual in athleisure overalls. Anushka’s dress is black in colour so you can’t make out much. But rumours have been rife that Anushka is in her second trimester and is therefore avoiding any public appearances. It was also reported that Anushka and Virat recently visited a maternity clinic in Mumbai. The quote read, "They requested the paparazzi not to publish their pictures, with a promise to make an announcement soon." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have a daughter Tthe duo is parents to Vamika. Their daughter was born on January 11, 2021. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli got married in November 2017. On the work front, Anushka will soon be seen in Chakda Xpress. The film is a biography of former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami.

Is that Anushka Sharma trying to hide her baby bump? Watch new video

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India are on a roll in the home ODI World Cup 2023 edition. They are the only unbeaten team so far, with eight back-to-back teams and became the first-ever to book a semi-final berth. Ahead of India's last league game versus the Netherlands, on Sunday (Nov 12) in Bengaluru, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly revealed that Rohit wasn't keen to take over as the all-format skipper, after Virat Kohli, but was later on convinced by Ganguly, the then BCCI chief.</p>

<p>"Rohit Sharma wasn't keen (on taking up India's captaincy in all three formats). It had gone to a stage where I told him 'you'll have to say yes otherwise I'll make the announcement.' Because he is an outstanding captain. And after Virat Kohli left, he was the best man to lead India. I am not surprised by what I am seeing," Ganguly said in a chat with Kolkata TV.</p>

<p>Ganguly explained the reason behind Hitman's reluctance and said, "Lot of cricket; Tests, ODIs, T20, IPL – he was already a captain there, lot of pressure. So he had a lot of his plate. But nothing can be bigger than being an India captain. I am happy that he took it and it makes me glad seeing the results."</p>

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<p>Rohit became the T20I skipper in late 2021 after Virat Kohli's resignation, which came before that year's T20 World Cup in the UAE. Later that year, Kohli was sacked as the ODI captain with Rohit succeeding him as the white-ball skipper. Ultimately, Hitman became the all-format captain in early 2022 with Kohli's resignation from the top post in Tests, which came soon after the series loss to hosts South Africa.</p>

<p>While Rohit's full-time captaincy has had a lot of bumps, the national side is on a roll at the moment and only some distance away from winning the home ODI WC. Under him, India reached the 2022 T20 WC semi-finals and ended as runners-up in the 2023 WTC final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ganguly also revealed that head coach Rahul Dravid was also not keen to take the top post, which became vacant after Ravi Shastri's exit in late 2021. However, he agreed for the betterment of Indian cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's a lot of time on the road. He has a young family, two young kids. Plus, he played cricket all his life. So it's not easy coaching but he agreed thinking about Indian cricket and I wish he does it in the future too. A coach needs to be given time; it isn't magic for a coach to produce instant results in 3-4 months. He needs time to turn things around which he has now, second year in his tenure," Ganguly said as he hailed Dravid.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India are on a roll in the home ODI World Cup 2023 edition. They are the only unbeaten team so far, with eight back-to-back teams and became the first-ever to book a semi-final berth.

Rohit Sharma-led India are on a roll in the home ODI World Cup 2023 edition. They are the only unbeaten team so far, with eight back-to-back teams and became the first-ever to book a semi-final berth. Ahead of India's last league game versus the Netherlands, on Sunday (Nov 12) in Bengaluru, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly revealed that Rohit wasn't keen to take over as the all-format skipper, after Virat Kohli, but was later on convinced by Ganguly, the then BCCI chief. "Rohit Sharma wasn't keen (on taking up India's captaincy in all three formats). It had gone to a stage where I told him 'you'll have to say yes otherwise I'll make the announcement.' Because he is an outstanding captain. And after Virat Kohli left, he was the best man to lead India. I am not surprised by what I am seeing," Ganguly said in a chat with Kolkata TV. Ganguly explained the reason behind Hitman's reluctance and said, "Lot of cricket; Tests, ODIs, T20, IPL – he was already a captain there, lot of pressure. So he had a lot of his plate. But nothing can be bigger than being an India captain. I am happy that he took it and it makes me glad seeing the results." Also read: NZ would be the team that India wouldn't want to play in ODI WC semi-final, feels former England pacer Rohit became the T20I skipper in late 2021 after Virat Kohli's resignation, which came before that year's T20 World Cup in the UAE. Later that year, Kohli was sacked as the ODI captain with Rohit succeeding him as the white-ball skipper. Ultimately, Hitman became the all-format captain in early 2022 with Kohli's resignation from the top post in Tests, which came soon after the series loss to hosts South Africa. While Rohit's full-time captaincy has had a lot of bumps, the national side is on a roll at the moment and only some distance away from winning the home ODI WC. Under him, India reached the 2022 T20 WC semi-finals and ended as runners-up in the 2023 WTC final. Ganguly also revealed that head coach Rahul Dravid was also not keen to take the top post, which became vacant after Ravi Shastri's exit in late 2021. However, he agreed for the betterment of Indian cricket. "It's a lot of time on the road. He has a young family, two young kids. Plus, he played cricket all his life. So it's not easy coaching but he agreed thinking about Indian cricket and I wish he does it in the future too. A coach needs to be given time; it isn't magic for a coach to produce instant results in 3-4 months. He needs time to turn things around which he has now, second year in his tenure," Ganguly said as he hailed Dravid.

Rohit wasn't keen to succeed Kohli as India captain, says Ganguly, reveals how he convinced Hitman

<p>West Indies cricket legend Viv Richards has said that Virat Kohli's mental strength is what sets the Indian player&nbsp;apart from others in the game. Richards said that Kohli has backed himself to perform well through tough times and the results are visible now for everyone to see.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The India batter has been on song in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 with 543 runs in eight matches so far - the most for India and third most overall. Kohli has also hit two centuries in the quadrennial tournament and equaled former India player Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI hundreds.</p>

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<p>"Virat is a go-getter and what sets him apart is his mental strength. He will have backed himself throughout, and on the occasions in the past in which I have chatted with him and we have discussed things, his mental strength has always been evident.</p>

<p>“That has been key to pushing him through to how he is playing now. Very few players, or people, are built like that,” Richards told the ICC.</p>

<p>"Virat will have been through some tough times before this World Cup and some folks were even brave enough to call for his head.</p>

<p>"There have been a whole host of talented individuals on show but to top them all, you cannot look past Virat Kohli," he added.</p>

<p>Until last year, Kohli was going through a rough patch with no hundreds for three years from 2019, but he came back emphatically to show he's one of the modern greats.</p>

<p>Richards also acknowledged that he's a huge fan of Virat and loves his enthusiasm on the field.</p>

<p>“I am a huge fan of Virat, I have been for a long time, and he continues to show why he has to go down as one of the all-time greats, right up there with the likes of the great Sachin.”</p>

<p>“Many people have made comparisons between the two of us over the years, partly because of our shared intensity on the field. I love Virat's enthusiasm -- even if he is fielding at long-on or long-off, when one of his bowlers hits the pad, he is appealing. He is always in the game and I like individuals like that,” said Richards.</p>


West Indies cricket legend Viv Richards has said that Virat Kohli's mental strength is what sets the Indian player apart from others in the game. Richards said that Kohli has backed himself to perform well through tough times and the results are visible now for everyone to see.

West Indies cricket legend Viv Richards has said that Virat Kohli's mental strength is what sets the Indian player apart from others in the game. Richards said that Kohli has backed himself to perform well through tough times and the results are visible now for everyone to see. The India batter has been on song in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 with 543 runs in eight matches so far - the most for India and third most overall. Kohli has also hit two centuries in the quadrennial tournament and equaled former India player Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI hundreds. Also Read: Australia batter Glenn Maxwell advises how to put India bowlers under pressure "Virat is a go-getter and what sets him apart is his mental strength. He will have backed himself throughout, and on the occasions in the past in which I have chatted with him and we have discussed things, his mental strength has always been evident. “That has been key to pushing him through to how he is playing now. Very few players, or people, are built like that,” Richards told the ICC. "Virat will have been through some tough times before this World Cup and some folks were even brave enough to call for his head. "There have been a whole host of talented individuals on show but to top them all, you cannot look past Virat Kohli," he added. Until last year, Kohli was going through a rough patch with no hundreds for three years from 2019, but he came back emphatically to show he's one of the modern greats. Richards also acknowledged that he's a huge fan of Virat and loves his enthusiasm on the field. “I am a huge fan of Virat, I have been for a long time, and he continues to show why he has to go down as one of the all-time greats, right up there with the likes of the great Sachin.” “Many people have made comparisons between the two of us over the years, partly because of our shared intensity on the field. I love Virat's enthusiasm -- even if he is fielding at long-on or long-off, when one of his bowlers hits the pad, he is appealing. He is always in the game and I like individuals like that,” said Richards.

Former West Indies batter Viv Richards says this is what sets Virat Kohli apart from others

<p>Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has revealed that he doesn't really talk to India star Virat Kohli as much, as the latter is busy with cricket. The revelation comes after Yuvraj said that he's not really good friends with former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni either.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking on TRS Podcast, Yuvraj, when asked if he talks to Kohli often, said: “Not really.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Explaining the reason, Yuvraj said: “I don't disturb him as he is busy. Young Virat Kohli's name was Cheeku. Today's Cheeku is Virat Kohli, there's a big difference,” he added.</p>

<p>Kohli and Yuvraj have always had good camaraderie during their playing days and Yuvraj even praised Kohli for setting the benchmark for fitness in the team during his stint as the Indian skipper.</p>

<p>“We all wanted to become a fit team but when he (Kohli) became captain there was a big difference. He set a benchmark,” Yuvraj said.</p>

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<p>Talking about the common things between them, Yuvraj revealed, with a funny undertone, that Kohli thinks 'he's a good footballer but he isn't.'</p>

<p>“He thinks he's a very good footballer, but I have more skills. He is young, he runs around. He thinks he is Cristiano Ronaldo but he isn't. In cricket, he is. In terms of fitness, it matches (their mentality), and the focus on the game also,” he added.</p>

<p>Kohli and Yuvraj were both part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph where Yuvraj went on to win the Player of the Series award. Recently, Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday and Yuvraj posted a heartfelt message on social media platform X.</p>

<p>"When you joined the team as a youngster who was eager for opportunities and hungry to perform, it was clear to everyone that you were destined for greatness. You've not only made a mark for yourself but have also inspired countless others to strive for excellence. &nbsp;<br />
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"As you celebrate another year of breaking and setting records, take a moment to reflect on all that you've achieved. Proud to have shared this incredible journey with you, and to see you grow from strength to strength.&nbsp;<br />
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"May your passion and determination continue to drive you and the Indian team to new heights in the World Cup and make our nation proud once again," Yuvraj had written alongside some photos of him with Kohli.</p>


Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has revealed that he doesn't really talk to India star Virat Kohli as much, as the latter is busy with cricket. The revelation comes after Yuvraj said that he's not really good friends with former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni either.

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has revealed that he doesn't really talk to India star Virat Kohli as much, as the latter is busy with cricket. The revelation comes after Yuvraj said that he's not really good friends with former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni either. Talking on TRS Podcast, Yuvraj, when asked if he talks to Kohli often, said: “Not really.” Explaining the reason, Yuvraj said: “I don't disturb him as he is busy. Young Virat Kohli's name was Cheeku. Today's Cheeku is Virat Kohli, there's a big difference,” he added. Kohli and Yuvraj have always had good camaraderie during their playing days and Yuvraj even praised Kohli for setting the benchmark for fitness in the team during his stint as the Indian skipper. “We all wanted to become a fit team but when he (Kohli) became captain there was a big difference. He set a benchmark,” Yuvraj said. Also Read: Meg Lanning, Australia women's star player, announces shock retirement from international cricket Talking about the common things between them, Yuvraj revealed, with a funny undertone, that Kohli thinks 'he's a good footballer but he isn't.' “He thinks he's a very good footballer, but I have more skills. He is young, he runs around. He thinks he is Cristiano Ronaldo but he isn't. In cricket, he is. In terms of fitness, it matches (their mentality), and the focus on the game also,” he added. Kohli and Yuvraj were both part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph where Yuvraj went on to win the Player of the Series award. Recently, Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday and Yuvraj posted a heartfelt message on social media platform X. "When you joined the team as a youngster who was eager for opportunities and hungry to perform, it was clear to everyone that you were destined for greatness. You've not only made a mark for yourself but have also inspired countless others to strive for excellence. "As you celebrate another year of breaking and setting records, take a moment to reflect on all that you've achieved. Proud to have shared this incredible journey with you, and to see you grow from strength to strength. "May your passion and determination continue to drive you and the Indian team to new heights in the World Cup and make our nation proud once again," Yuvraj had written alongside some photos of him with Kohli.

'He thinks he's...,' Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh's BIG REVELATION on ex-India skipper Virat Kohli's skills

<p>On Tuesday (Nov 7), Australia beat Afghanistan by three wickets in pursuit of 292 in match 39 of the ODI World Cup, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Batting first, Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghans rode on Ibrahim Zadran's 129 not out to post 291 for 5 and reduced the Aussies to 91 for 7 before Maxwell's berserk show shocked them. Maxwell and Pat Cummins' unbroken 202-run eighth-wicket stand took the Aussies home in 46.5 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maxwell was suffering from several cramps during his brilliant knock, laced with 21 fours and 10 sixes, but held one end and kept clearing the ropes at will. After his knock, many active, former cricketers and experts of the game hailed Maxwell's innings.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli, Maxwell's IPL teammate in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), also joined the bandwagon and hailed the Australian all-rounder. Taking to Instagram, he wrote, "Only you could do this. Freak."</p>

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<p>At the post-match ceremony, Maxi said, "It was hot while fielding today, I haven't done a lot of exercise in the heat, it got a hold on me today. I wanted to stay back and get some movement (on my legs). Not too much (when asked about plans at 92/7), just stick to the batting plans as much as possible, for me, still be positive, still look to play my shots, that LBW, it was going just above (the stumps), probably that made me be more proactive. A hint of swing and nip (off the surface), as it happens here under lights, they bowled beautifully to exploit that. It would have been nice if it was a chanceless knock, but I had my chances, to make the most of it tonight was something I can be proud of. Amazing, after the first two games, people were quick to write us off. The belief was always there (as a team), after today, it would have gone a bit higher."</p>

<p>Courtesy of Maxi's show, Australia are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup in India. They still have one game in the league game, versus Bangladesh on Saturday (Nov 11) in Pune.</p>


On Tuesday (Nov 7), Australia beat Afghanistan by three wickets in pursuit of 292 in match 39 of the ODI World Cup, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Batting first, Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghans rode on Ibrahim Zadran's 129 not out to post 291 for 5 and reduced the Aussies to 91 for 7 before Maxwell's berserk show shocked them.

On Tuesday (Nov 7), Australia beat Afghanistan by three wickets in pursuit of 292 in match 39 of the ODI World Cup, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Batting first, Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghans rode on Ibrahim Zadran's 129 not out to post 291 for 5 and reduced the Aussies to 91 for 7 before Maxwell's berserk show shocked them. Maxwell and Pat Cummins' unbroken 202-run eighth-wicket stand took the Aussies home in 46.5 overs. Maxwell was suffering from several cramps during his brilliant knock, laced with 21 fours and 10 sixes, but held one end and kept clearing the ropes at will. After his knock, many active, former cricketers and experts of the game hailed Maxwell's innings. Virat Kohli, Maxwell's IPL teammate in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), also joined the bandwagon and hailed the Australian all-rounder. Taking to Instagram, he wrote, "Only you could do this. Freak." Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: All these records were broken during Glenn Maxwell's 201 not out in Aus vs Afg At the post-match ceremony, Maxi said, "It was hot while fielding today, I haven't done a lot of exercise in the heat, it got a hold on me today. I wanted to stay back and get some movement (on my legs). Not too much (when asked about plans at 92/7), just stick to the batting plans as much as possible, for me, still be positive, still look to play my shots, that LBW, it was going just above (the stumps), probably that made me be more proactive. A hint of swing and nip (off the surface), as it happens here under lights, they bowled beautifully to exploit that. It would have been nice if it was a chanceless knock, but I had my chances, to make the most of it tonight was something I can be proud of. Amazing, after the first two games, people were quick to write us off. The belief was always there (as a team), after today, it would have gone a bit higher." Courtesy of Maxi's show, Australia are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup in India. They still have one game in the league game, versus Bangladesh on Saturday (Nov 11) in Pune.

'Only you....': Kohli LAUDS RCB mate Maxwell after his 201* in Australia's ODI WC win over Afghanistan

<p>Former England captain Michael Vaughan has blasted Pakistan's ex-cricketer Mohammad Hafeez for calling Virat Kohli 'selfish' following his unbeaten 101 in India's 243-run win over South Africa in match 37 of ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Nov 5), in Kolkata. Hafeez pointed out that Kohli was playing slow&nbsp;and didn't try&nbsp;the big shots in the end overs&nbsp;in a bid to reach his 49th ODI ton and equal Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar for most hundreds in the format.</p>

<p>Following Hafeez's comments, Vaughan took to X and wrote, "Come on @MHafeez22 !!! India have hammered 8 teams playing great cricket .. @imVkohli now has 49 tons and his last was an anchor role innings on a tricky pitch .. His team won by over 200 !!!! This is utter nonsense.. #CWC2023 #India #Pakistan."</p>

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<p>Earlier, Hafeez said on a Pakistani TV show, "I saw a sense of selfishness in Virat Kohli's batting and this happened for the third time in this World Cup. In the 49th over, he was looking to take a single to reach his own hundred and he didn't put the team first. Rohit Sharma could have played selfish cricket too, but he didn't because he is playing for Team India and not for himself."</p>

<p>Riding on Kohli's 101*, Shreyas Iyer's 77 and captain Rohit Sharma's 24-ball 40, India posted 327 for 5 after opting to bat first versus the Proteas at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In reply, the South African team bundled out for 83 in 26.1 overs to lose by a whopping margin.&nbsp;</p>


Former England captain Michael Vaughan has blasted Pakistan's ex-cricketer Mohammad Hafeez for calling Virat Kohli 'selfish' following his unbeaten 101 in India's 243-run win over South Africa in match 37 of ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Nov 5), in Kolkata.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has blasted Pakistan's ex-cricketer Mohammad Hafeez for calling Virat Kohli 'selfish' following his unbeaten 101 in India's 243-run win over South Africa in match 37 of ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Nov 5), in Kolkata. Hafeez pointed out that Kohli was playing slow and didn't try the big shots in the end overs in a bid to reach his 49th ODI ton and equal Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar for most hundreds in the format. Following Hafeez's comments, Vaughan took to X and wrote, "Come on @MHafeez22 !!! India have hammered 8 teams playing great cricket .. @imVkohli now has 49 tons and his last was an anchor role innings on a tricky pitch .. His team won by over 200 !!!! This is utter nonsense.. #CWC2023 #India #Pakistan." Also read: CWC 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh players REFUSE to shake hands after Mathews 'timed out' controversy Come on @MHafeez22 !!! India have hammered 8 teams playing great cricket .. @imVkohli now has 49 tons and his last was an anchor role innings on a tricky pitch .. His team won by over 200 !!!! This is utter nonsense .. #CWC2023 #India #Pakistan https://t.co/Foh3hhz3RE — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 7, 2023 × Earlier, Hafeez said on a Pakistani TV show, "I saw a sense of selfishness in Virat Kohli's batting and this happened for the third time in this World Cup. In the 49th over, he was looking to take a single to reach his own hundred and he didn't put the team first. Rohit Sharma could have played selfish cricket too, but he didn't because he is playing for Team India and not for himself." Riding on Kohli's 101*, Shreyas Iyer's 77 and captain Rohit Sharma's 24-ball 40, India posted 327 for 5 after opting to bat first versus the Proteas at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In reply, the South African team bundled out for 83 in 26.1 overs to lose by a whopping margin.

'This is utter nonsense': Michael Vaughan SLAMS Mohammad Hafeez for calling Virat Kohli 'selfish'

<p>‘Everything happens for a reason’ – a quote that fits well in Virat Kohli’s case. After leading India to an Under-19 World Cup win in 2008, Virat debuted against Sri Lanka in ODIs in August of the same year. Fifteen years later, he stands on the same page as veteran Sachin Tendulkar with the most ODI centuries (49*). Recalling Virat's selection at that time, former legend and chief selector, Dilip Vengsarkar shared his views.</p>

<p>Vengsarkar said despite the general narrative around Kohli for how he reacts while celebrating, the India great is a humble man and often acknowledges Dilip for selecting him at the right time in his career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Throughout his glorious career, Virat has broken countless records and is already considered the best ODI batter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“...What I also find admirable about him is his humble nature, which, again, is a hallmark of great sportspersons around the world. He may appear aggressive on the field, but he's pretty down-to-earth off it. He has always acknowledged the fact that I picked him at the right time for India,” Vengsarkar told Times of India (TOI).</p>

<p>Elaborating on Kohli’s early career path, wherein he didn’t start well, failing on his maiden tour and also had a poor IPL, his willingness to learn, adapt, grow and deliver pushed Vengsarkar to stick with the Delhi boy. Dilip said the way Kohli re-launched himself turned the tide for him and Indian cricket, which grew immensely with time.</p>

<p>“Early on in his career, in the summer of 2008, Virat had a very poor IPL. How he rejuvenated himself and re-launched his cricket, is absolutely amazing,” Dilip said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He completely sort of 're-launched' himself, worked hard on his game and his fitness, focused hard, and became an outstanding cricketer,” the ex-India batter said. &nbsp;</p>

<h2>'He brought in the fitness culture'</h2>

<p>Dilip said Kohli brought the ‘fitness culture’ into the Indian Cricket that changed the way the game is played or perceived in this part of the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The expectations from him are so high, and we are so used to seeing him score a century, that when he scores a 70 or 80, it seems as if he has failed! His biggest legacy to Indian cricket is the 'culture of fitness' he has introduced into the Indian team, and the whole system,” Dilip added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in the ongoing World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli is the second-highest run-getter, with 543 runs from eight contested matches thus far.&nbsp;</p>


‘Everything happens for a reason’ – a quote that fits well in Virat Kohli’s case. After leading India to an Under-19 World Cup win in 2008, Virat debuted against Sri Lanka in ODIs in August of the same year.

‘Everything happens for a reason’ – a quote that fits well in Virat Kohli’s case. After leading India to an Under-19 World Cup win in 2008, Virat debuted against Sri Lanka in ODIs in August of the same year. Fifteen years later, he stands on the same page as veteran Sachin Tendulkar with the most ODI centuries (49*). Recalling Virat's selection at that time, former legend and chief selector, Dilip Vengsarkar shared his views. Vengsarkar said despite the general narrative around Kohli for how he reacts while celebrating, the India great is a humble man and often acknowledges Dilip for selecting him at the right time in his career. Throughout his glorious career, Virat has broken countless records and is already considered the best ODI batter. ALSO READ: World Cup 2023: 'Will bat like Tendulkar', Ibrahim Zadran credits Indian legend for century against Australia “...What I also find admirable about him is his humble nature, which, again, is a hallmark of great sportspersons around the world. He may appear aggressive on the field, but he's pretty down-to-earth off it. He has always acknowledged the fact that I picked him at the right time for India,” Vengsarkar told Times of India (TOI). Elaborating on Kohli’s early career path, wherein he didn’t start well, failing on his maiden tour and also had a poor IPL, his willingness to learn, adapt, grow and deliver pushed Vengsarkar to stick with the Delhi boy. Dilip said the way Kohli re-launched himself turned the tide for him and Indian cricket, which grew immensely with time. “Early on in his career, in the summer of 2008, Virat had a very poor IPL. How he rejuvenated himself and re-launched his cricket, is absolutely amazing,” Dilip said. “He completely sort of 're-launched' himself, worked hard on his game and his fitness, focused hard, and became an outstanding cricketer,” the ex-India batter said. 'He brought in the fitness culture' Dilip said Kohli brought the ‘fitness culture’ into the Indian Cricket that changed the way the game is played or perceived in this part of the world. “The expectations from him are so high, and we are so used to seeing him score a century, that when he scores a 70 or 80, it seems as if he has failed! His biggest legacy to Indian cricket is the 'culture of fitness' he has introduced into the Indian team, and the whole system,” Dilip added. Meanwhile, in the ongoing World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli is the second-highest run-getter, with 543 runs from eight contested matches thus far.

Ex-selector calls Virat Kohli humble, says ace batter always acknowledges him for India call-up in 2008

<p>Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer deserve more plaudits for their performance against South Africa than Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma. India beat the Proteas by a whopping 243-run margin over the weekend to secure a top-of-the-table finish ahead of the knockouts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting first, India were off to a flyer, courtesy of Sharma and Gill as they plundered South African bowlers for 91 runs in the first 10 overs. However, soon after the powerplay, with the ball becoming old, batting became difficult on the Eden Gardens pitch, forcing no. 3 Kohli and Iyer to take a cautious approach, radically different from the openers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I believe Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli batted on a different planet. This was not the Wankhede or Delhi where the conditions are easy throughout the innings," Gambhir told host broadcaster Star Sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Here it was easy at the start and became difficult in the middle and at the end. So I believe both should be praised more than Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/unbeaten-india-equal-unique-odi-world-cup-record-after-243-run-win-over-south-africa-655620"><b>Also read |&nbsp;Unbeaten India equal unique ODI World Cup record after 243-run win over South Africa</b></a></p>

<h2><b>Indian gameplan against the Proteas</b></h2>

<p>The Kohli-Iyer duo gave full respect to spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabrez Shamsi, even if it meant not scoring as fluently as they would have liked.</p>

<p>"Spin was going to be the biggest challenge. The way the two of them batted against Keshav Maharaj, he might have conceded just 30 runs but the important thing was that he picked up just one wicket, and because of that South Africa had to get their fast bowlers back," said Gambhir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the spinners had their say in the game, the Indian batters cashed in on the pacers, especially Iyer, who took particular affinity for Marco Jansen. Meanwhile, Kohli carried his bat through and smashed his 49th ODI century, equalling the record set by Sachin Tendulkar, over a decade ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Virat reached his milestone, batting remained difficult on the sluggish track. Although India recalibrated their plans to reach anywhere near 300, late cameos from Suryakumar Yadav (22 off 14) and Ravindra Jadeja (29 off 15) ensured that the team posted an above-par target of 327.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the end of Indian innings, all eyes were on Jadeja as the pitch had enough in it to offer something to a bowler of his calibre. The left-arm orthodox spinner did not disappoint and walked away with a fifer (9-1-33-5) that dismantled the South African batting lineup.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer deserve more plaudits for their performance against South Africa than Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma.

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer deserve more plaudits for their performance against South Africa than Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma. India beat the Proteas by a whopping 243-run margin over the weekend to secure a top-of-the-table finish ahead of the knockouts. Batting first, India were off to a flyer, courtesy of Sharma and Gill as they plundered South African bowlers for 91 runs in the first 10 overs. However, soon after the powerplay, with the ball becoming old, batting became difficult on the Eden Gardens pitch, forcing no. 3 Kohli and Iyer to take a cautious approach, radically different from the openers. "I believe Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli batted on a different planet. This was not the Wankhede or Delhi where the conditions are easy throughout the innings," Gambhir told host broadcaster Star Sports. "Here it was easy at the start and became difficult in the middle and at the end. So I believe both should be praised more than Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill," he added. Also read | Unbeaten India equal unique ODI World Cup record after 243-run win over South Africa Indian gameplan against the Proteas The Kohli-Iyer duo gave full respect to spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabrez Shamsi, even if it meant not scoring as fluently as they would have liked. "Spin was going to be the biggest challenge. The way the two of them batted against Keshav Maharaj, he might have conceded just 30 runs but the important thing was that he picked up just one wicket, and because of that South Africa had to get their fast bowlers back," said Gambhir. After the spinners had their say in the game, the Indian batters cashed in on the pacers, especially Iyer, who took particular affinity for Marco Jansen. Meanwhile, Kohli carried his bat through and smashed his 49th ODI century, equalling the record set by Sachin Tendulkar, over a decade ago. While Virat reached his milestone, batting remained difficult on the sluggish track. Although India recalibrated their plans to reach anywhere near 300, late cameos from Suryakumar Yadav (22 off 14) and Ravindra Jadeja (29 off 15) ensured that the team posted an above-par target of 327. After the end of Indian innings, all eyes were on Jadeja as the pitch had enough in it to offer something to a bowler of his calibre. The left-arm orthodox spinner did not disappoint and walked away with a fifer (9-1-33-5) that dismantled the South African batting lineup. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Gautam Gambhir says this batting duo should be hailed more than Rohit and Gill

<p>Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has picked up his three best players in the ODI World Cup 2023 so far and it doesn't include Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Rachin Ravindra or Rohit Sharma - some of the top performers of the tournament. Ponting, when asked about top players, however, acknowledged that India as a team is doing excellent.</p>

<p>For the players, here are Ponting's top three choices told to ICC:</p>

<h3>Adam Zampa, Australia Spinner</h3>

<p>"It's very hard to go past Adam Zampa, the leading wicket taker in the tournament," Ponting said.</p>

<p>"He played the first two games and took no wickets and he has bounced back now sits up top with 18 or 19 wickets.</p>

<p>"He has been outstanding."</p>

<p>In Australia's last game against England, Zampa bowled an exceptional spell of 3/21 in 10 overs - one of the most economical spells in the ODI World Cup history</p>

<p><strong>Also&nbsp;Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/happy-birthday-king-kohli-wishes-pour-in-as-india-batter-virat-kohli-celebrates-35th-birthday-655260">Happy Birthday, King Kohli: Wishes pour in as India batter Virat Kohli celebrates 35th birthday</a></p>

<h3>Quinton de Kock - South Africa Batter</h3>

<p>"Quinton de Kock has four hundreds in this World Cup and it's probably his last World Cup," Ponting noted.</p>

<p>"It's very hard to go past him as he has led a very strong South African batting brigade."</p>

<p>de Kock currently leads the run chart with 545 runs in seven innings with the help of four tons.</p>

<h3>Marco Jansen, South Africa Bowler</h3>

<p>"The last one, I'm actually going for another South African in Marco Jansen," Ponting added.</p>

<p>"What he has been able to provide South Africa with the new ball taking wickets upfront, setting up their bowling innings with Powerplay wickets and also contributing with some handy low order runs."</p>

<p>Jansen has been sensational with 12 wickets out his total 16 in the first 10 overs - the most for any bowlers in that period in the ongoing ODI World Cup.</p>

<p>Thanks to de Kock and Jansen, South Africa currently are number two on the points table behind the table-toppers India.</p>


Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has picked up his three best players in the ODI World Cup 2023 so far and it doesn't include Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Rachin Ravindra or Rohit Sharma - some of the top performers of the tournament.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has picked up his three best players in the ODI World Cup 2023 so far and it doesn't include Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Rachin Ravindra or Rohit Sharma - some of the top performers of the tournament. Ponting, when asked about top players, however, acknowledged that India as a team is doing excellent. For the players, here are Ponting's top three choices told to ICC: Adam Zampa, Australia Spinner "It's very hard to go past Adam Zampa, the leading wicket taker in the tournament," Ponting said. "He played the first two games and took no wickets and he has bounced back now sits up top with 18 or 19 wickets. "He has been outstanding." In Australia's last game against England, Zampa bowled an exceptional spell of 3/21 in 10 overs - one of the most economical spells in the ODI World Cup history Also Read: Happy Birthday, King Kohli: Wishes pour in as India batter Virat Kohli celebrates 35th birthday Quinton de Kock - South Africa Batter "Quinton de Kock has four hundreds in this World Cup and it's probably his last World Cup," Ponting noted. "It's very hard to go past him as he has led a very strong South African batting brigade." de Kock currently leads the run chart with 545 runs in seven innings with the help of four tons. Marco Jansen, South Africa Bowler "The last one, I'm actually going for another South African in Marco Jansen," Ponting added. "What he has been able to provide South Africa with the new ball taking wickets upfront, setting up their bowling innings with Powerplay wickets and also contributing with some handy low order runs." Jansen has been sensational with 12 wickets out his total 16 in the first 10 overs - the most for any bowlers in that period in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Thanks to de Kock and Jansen, South Africa currently are number two on the points table behind the table-toppers India.

ODI World Cup 2023: Not Kohli, Shami or Rachin! Ex-Australia skipper Ricky Ponting picks three top players

<p>As Virat Kohli raised both his hands to the heavens on Sunday (Nov 5), drenched in sweat and unbridled joy, he had just achieved a feat that resonated with the relentless spirit that defines him. On his 35th birthday, at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kohli etched his name alongside the deity of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar. It was the very same ground where his journey started with his first ODI century. With this remarkable innings, he scripted a fairy tale not just for himself but for countless cricket enthusiasts around the world. I am fortunate along with millions of cricket fans around the world to watch this momentous occasion in the city of joy, turning the Eden Gardens into an Eden of Love.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli, the monarch of contemporary cricket, the ruler of our hearts, displayed his unwavering determination. Against a formidable South African bowling unit, on a treacherous pitch, in a World Cup encounter, he batted with unwavering tenacity and elegance, blending patience with sheer willpower. He soaked in the pressure as he has done over the years, forging a formidable total of 326 for 5 in 50 overs.</p>

<p>With 10 boundaries but not a single six, which Kohli can hit effortlessly, but the tight match situation meant he had to minimise the risks and score big. The Indian no. 3 relied on precision, timing, rotation, and skill. His repertoire encompassed the full spectrum of cricketing strokes – the cover drive, the flick, the cut, the pull, the sweep, the loft, the reverse, and the scoop. Each shot executed with effortless grace, power, and surgical precision. The Proteas tested his mettle, Keshav Maharaj &nbsp;and Kagiso Rabada tied him up, but the veteran batter, bided his time and played a waiting game while briskly rotating the strike and even played second fiddle to Shreyas Iyer.</p>

<p>Throughout the World Cup, his form has been nothing short of sublime, accumulating 543 runs in eight matches at an astonishing average of 77.57 and a strike rate of 93.62. Two centuries and three fifties adorned his campaign, establishing him as one of the tournament's top run-scorers. He joined an elite group by becoming the second Indian batter to amass 3000 runs against South Africa, following in Tendulkar's footsteps. He also solidified his place among the select few who have scored over 1500 runs in World Cups – a club that boasts the likes of Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-i-hope-you-sachin-tendulkar-reacts-after-virat-kohli-equals-his-odi-centuries-record-655422"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;World Cup 2023: 'I hope you...', Sachin Tendulkar reacts after Virat Kohli equals his ODI centuries record</strong></a></p>

<p>But he is not just a batter; he is a true leader, a true champion. Under his guidance, India surged to the World Cup semi-finals with seven straight wins. Leading by example, he showcased not only his courage and aggression but also his visionary approach and unwavering commitment. He led with every piece of his cricketing attire, with every beat of his heart and soul.</p>

<p>Beyond being a leader, he has transcended into a legend status, serving as a role model and a source of immense pride. He has been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards for his cricketing prowess, including the ICC ODI Player of the Year four times, the ICC Test Player of the Year twice, the ICC Cricketer of the Year three times, the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy three times, and the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World four times. He has been crowned the ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade and bestowed with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Time magazine acknowledged him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, while Forbes celebrated him as one of the 100 greatest living business minds.</p>

<p>Kohli isn't just a legend; he is a hero, a star, a king. He kindled the aspirations of an entire generation of budding cricketers and elevated Indian cricket to unparalleled heights. He showcases the world the possibilities that arise from hard work, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. He etched his name in the annals of history, and he filled our hearts with pride. Virat Kohli, the King of modern-day cricket, the king of our hearts.</p>

<p><em><strong>(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)</strong></em></p>


As Virat Kohli raised both his hands to the heavens on Sunday (Nov 5), drenched in sweat and unbridled joy, he had just achieved a feat that resonated with the relentless spirit that defines him.

As Virat Kohli raised both his hands to the heavens on Sunday (Nov 5), drenched in sweat and unbridled joy, he had just achieved a feat that resonated with the relentless spirit that defines him. On his 35th birthday, at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kohli etched his name alongside the deity of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar. It was the very same ground where his journey started with his first ODI century. With this remarkable innings, he scripted a fairy tale not just for himself but for countless cricket enthusiasts around the world. I am fortunate along with millions of cricket fans around the world to watch this momentous occasion in the city of joy, turning the Eden Gardens into an Eden of Love. Virat Kohli, the monarch of contemporary cricket, the ruler of our hearts, displayed his unwavering determination. Against a formidable South African bowling unit, on a treacherous pitch, in a World Cup encounter, he batted with unwavering tenacity and elegance, blending patience with sheer willpower. He soaked in the pressure as he has done over the years, forging a formidable total of 326 for 5 in 50 overs. With 10 boundaries but not a single six, which Kohli can hit effortlessly, but the tight match situation meant he had to minimise the risks and score big. The Indian no. 3 relied on precision, timing, rotation, and skill. His repertoire encompassed the full spectrum of cricketing strokes – the cover drive, the flick, the cut, the pull, the sweep, the loft, the reverse, and the scoop. Each shot executed with effortless grace, power, and surgical precision. The Proteas tested his mettle, Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada tied him up, but the veteran batter, bided his time and played a waiting game while briskly rotating the strike and even played second fiddle to Shreyas Iyer. Throughout the World Cup, his form has been nothing short of sublime, accumulating 543 runs in eight matches at an astonishing average of 77.57 and a strike rate of 93.62. Two centuries and three fifties adorned his campaign, establishing him as one of the tournament's top run-scorers. He joined an elite group by becoming the second Indian batter to amass 3000 runs against South Africa, following in Tendulkar's footsteps. He also solidified his place among the select few who have scored over 1500 runs in World Cups – a club that boasts the likes of Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara. Also read | World Cup 2023: 'I hope you...', Sachin Tendulkar reacts after Virat Kohli equals his ODI centuries record But he is not just a batter; he is a true leader, a true champion. Under his guidance, India surged to the World Cup semi-finals with seven straight wins. Leading by example, he showcased not only his courage and aggression but also his visionary approach and unwavering commitment. He led with every piece of his cricketing attire, with every beat of his heart and soul. Beyond being a leader, he has transcended into a legend status, serving as a role model and a source of immense pride. He has been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards for his cricketing prowess, including the ICC ODI Player of the Year four times, the ICC Test Player of the Year twice, the ICC Cricketer of the Year three times, the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy three times, and the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World four times. He has been crowned the ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade and bestowed with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Time magazine acknowledged him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, while Forbes celebrated him as one of the 100 greatest living business minds. Kohli isn't just a legend; he is a hero, a star, a king. He kindled the aspirations of an entire generation of budding cricketers and elevated Indian cricket to unparalleled heights. He showcases the world the possibilities that arise from hard work, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. He etched his name in the annals of history, and he filled our hearts with pride. Virat Kohli, the King of modern-day cricket, the king of our hearts. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Birthday boy Virat Kohli scores a century of greatness, echoing Tendulkar's divinity

<p>Starting from Australia to Pakistan, from the Kiwis to the defending champions England and to South Africa, the Indian Team has made a mockery of each opposition they crossed paths with in this World Cup 2023. If England or Sri Lanka bashing were not enough to blow everyone’s mind, a 243-run win over dominant South Africa at the Eden Gardens would do. With the Sunday match, India has now won back-to-back all the eight matches they played in this campaign.</p>

<p>The pundits, fans, experts and commentators are going gaga over the ruthlessness of the Indian Team, with which they have defeated each opponent. Be it in batting, bowling, or even fielding, the Men in Blue have done excessively well, and the results are there for everyone to see.</p>

<p>Against South Africans, the ranked-two side in this competition, India batted first, posting a mammoth 326 for five, thanks to a second CWC 2023 hundred by birthday boy Virat Kohli – his 49th overall in ODIs. Shreyas Iyer also contributed with a stunning 77.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/odi-world-cup-virat-kohli-overshadows-jadejas-bowling-salvo-as-india-crush-south-africa-to-clinch-top-spot-655463">ODI World Cup: Virat Kohli overshadows Jadeja's bowling salvo as India crush South Africa to seal top spot</a></strong></p>

<p>During the chase, for the nth time in this World Cup, India got a wicket upfront, and then the Proteas fell like the pack of cards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Mohammed Shami again hogged the limelight with two to his name, making it 16 from just four matches this time, left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja returned with his maiden five-for in this World Cup, helping India wrap up South Africa’s innings on a mere 83.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here's how X reacted to India’s famous win over South Africa -</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Indian fans to Indian Team: So beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a wow, just looking like a wow 🇮🇳🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsSA</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What an incredible performance by Team India.<br />
Great start by Rohit, wonderful contribution from Shreyas Iyer and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> on his birthday giving a great gift to all his admirer’s. A great day to reach his 49th ODI 100. And then the Indian bowlers led by Ravindra Jadeja were… <a href="https://t.co/IpQqLb9QuF">pic.twitter.com/IpQqLb9QuF</a></p>
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They have also given a great birthday gift to Virat Kohli, who played a lovely innings today. <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a></p>
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Congratulations to the Men in Blue for yet another emphatic victory.<br />
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And a truly special day for Virat, who has been superb throughout the tournament, to equal the ODI centuries record. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/CPOdSZHXGD">pic.twitter.com/CPOdSZHXGD</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">India are too good .. that’s my summarisation of this World Cup .. bizarrely the only team so far that has had them slightly worried has been England when they bowled them out for 229 .. Then they Batted though .. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a Day !<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KingKohli</a> on his birthday scoring a wonderful 100.<br />
Jadeja and the bowlers blowing South Africa in style.<br />
The atmosphere in the team looks great and a joybto watch everyone enjoy each other’s success. <a href="https://t.co/0mMiJYvjIn">pic.twitter.com/0mMiJYvjIn</a></p>
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<p>India's next match is against the Netherlands on Sunday (Nov 12) in Bengaluru.</p>


Starting from Australia to Pakistan, from the Kiwis to the defending champions England and to South Africa, the Indian Team has made a mockery of each opposition they crossed paths with in this World Cup 2023.

Starting from Australia to Pakistan, from the Kiwis to the defending champions England and to South Africa, the Indian Team has made a mockery of each opposition they crossed paths with in this World Cup 2023. If England or Sri Lanka bashing were not enough to blow everyone’s mind, a 243-run win over dominant South Africa at the Eden Gardens would do. With the Sunday match, India has now won back-to-back all the eight matches they played in this campaign. The pundits, fans, experts and commentators are going gaga over the ruthlessness of the Indian Team, with which they have defeated each opponent. Be it in batting, bowling, or even fielding, the Men in Blue have done excessively well, and the results are there for everyone to see. Against South Africans, the ranked-two side in this competition, India batted first, posting a mammoth 326 for five, thanks to a second CWC 2023 hundred by birthday boy Virat Kohli – his 49th overall in ODIs. Shreyas Iyer also contributed with a stunning 77. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup: Virat Kohli overshadows Jadeja's bowling salvo as India crush South Africa to seal top spot During the chase, for the nth time in this World Cup, India got a wicket upfront, and then the Proteas fell like the pack of cards. While Mohammed Shami again hogged the limelight with two to his name, making it 16 from just four matches this time, left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja returned with his maiden five-for in this World Cup, helping India wrap up South Africa’s innings on a mere 83. Here's how X reacted to India’s famous win over South Africa - India could have declared at the end of the powerplay and still won by eight runs — Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden) November 5, 2023 × Indian fans to Indian Team: So beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a wow, just looking like a wow 🇮🇳🇮🇳#INDvsSA — Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 5, 2023 × What an incredible performance by Team India. Great start by Rohit, wonderful contribution from Shreyas Iyer and #ViratKohli on his birthday giving a great gift to all his admirer’s. A great day to reach his 49th ODI 100. And then the Indian bowlers led by Ravindra Jadeja were… pic.twitter.com/IpQqLb9QuF — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 5, 2023 × Our cricket team is triumphant yet again! Congratulations to the team for a splendid performance against South Africa. Great teamwork. They have also given a great birthday gift to Virat Kohli, who played a lovely innings today. @imVkohli — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 5, 2023 × Team INDIA on a roll 🇮🇳 Congratulations to the Men in Blue for yet another emphatic victory. And a truly special day for Virat, who has been superb throughout the tournament, to equal the ODI centuries record. #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/CPOdSZHXGD — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 5, 2023 × India are too good .. that’s my summarisation of this World Cup .. bizarrely the only team so far that has had them slightly worried has been England when they bowled them out for 229 .. Then they Batted though .. #CWC2023 #India — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 5, 2023 × What a Day !#KingKohli on his birthday scoring a wonderful 100. Jadeja and the bowlers blowing South Africa in style. The atmosphere in the team looks great and a joybto watch everyone enjoy each other’s success. pic.twitter.com/0mMiJYvjIn — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 5, 2023 × India's next match is against the Netherlands on Sunday (Nov 12) in Bengaluru.

CWC: Jadeja, Kohli star in one-sided affair as India crush South Africa by 243 runs, here's how X reacted

<p>India’s Virat Kohli reached the promised land on Sunday (Nov 5) as he brought up his 49th ODI ton in the World Cup contest against South Africa. The day was already a special occasion as the former India captain was celebrating his 35th birthday when equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally for most ODI hundreds.</p>

<p>After the match, he opened up on his recent journey and the form he is enjoying, as India now prepare for the World Cup semifinal.</p>

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<h2><strong>Kohli opens up on record-equaling day</strong></h2>

<p>“I’m enjoying myself, playing cricket all over again, that is more important to me than phases. I’m just happy that God has blessed me with that enjoyment. I’m just happy that I’m being able to do what I have done over all these years. (On Sachin's message) It is all too much for me to take in now, to equal my hero’s record is something special for me. He is perfection when it comes to batting. It’s a very emotional moment for me. I know where I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV. Just to get that appreciation from him means a lot to me,” Virat said during the Player of the Match presentation.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-virat-kohli-marks-special-day-with-record-equaling-knock-joins-tendulkar-for-most-odi-tons-655403">World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli marks special day with record-equalling knock, joins Tendulkar for most ODI tons</a></p>

<h2><strong>Spinners run riot</strong></h2>

<p>Tasked to chase 327, the Proteas were never in the contest after they were bowled out for 83 runs with India on top throughout the contest.</p>

<p>Ravindra Jadeja was the star of the show with five wickets before Virat had taken the spotlight with his 49th ODI hundred, which saw him go level with Sachin Tendulkar.</p>

<p>South Africa’s batting line-up had no answers to India’s dominance as bowlers wiped the floor on the Proteas. Only four batters chalked in double figures for South Africa as Marco Jansen top-scored with 14 on a dull day.</p>

<p>India’s eyes are now on the semifinals but are still unsure of where they will play as permutations could still see them return to Eden Gardens.</p>

<p>If India play Pakistan in the semifinal, they will come back to play at the Eden Gardens with the Netherlands awaiting their final game in Bengaluru. However, if India play any other team, they will travel to Mumbai for a place in the final. South Africa on the flip side will also play in the semifinals before they face Afghanistan in their final league game.&nbsp;</p>


India’s Virat Kohli reached the promised land on Sunday (Nov 5) as he brought up his 49th ODI ton in the World Cup contest against South Africa. The day was already a special occasion as the former India captain was celebrating his 35th birthday when equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally for most ODI hundreds.

India’s Virat Kohli reached the promised land on Sunday (Nov 5) as he brought up his 49th ODI ton in the World Cup contest against South Africa. The day was already a special occasion as the former India captain was celebrating his 35th birthday when equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally for most ODI hundreds. After the match, he opened up on his recent journey and the form he is enjoying, as India now prepare for the World Cup semifinal. A record century helps Virat Kohli take home the @aramco #POTM 👏#CWC23 | #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/Xx27SaiAo5 — ICC (@ICC) November 5, 2023 × Kohli opens up on record-equaling day “I’m enjoying myself, playing cricket all over again, that is more important to me than phases. I’m just happy that God has blessed me with that enjoyment. I’m just happy that I’m being able to do what I have done over all these years. (On Sachin's message) It is all too much for me to take in now, to equal my hero’s record is something special for me. He is perfection when it comes to batting. It’s a very emotional moment for me. I know where I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV. Just to get that appreciation from him means a lot to me,” Virat said during the Player of the Match presentation. ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli marks special day with record-equalling knock, joins Tendulkar for most ODI tons Spinners run riot Tasked to chase 327, the Proteas were never in the contest after they were bowled out for 83 runs with India on top throughout the contest. Ravindra Jadeja was the star of the show with five wickets before Virat had taken the spotlight with his 49th ODI hundred, which saw him go level with Sachin Tendulkar. South Africa’s batting line-up had no answers to India’s dominance as bowlers wiped the floor on the Proteas. Only four batters chalked in double figures for South Africa as Marco Jansen top-scored with 14 on a dull day. India’s eyes are now on the semifinals but are still unsure of where they will play as permutations could still see them return to Eden Gardens. If India play Pakistan in the semifinal, they will come back to play at the Eden Gardens with the Netherlands awaiting their final game in Bengaluru. However, if India play any other team, they will travel to Mumbai for a place in the final. South Africa on the flip side will also play in the semifinals before they face Afghanistan in their final league game.

ODI World Cup 2023: I’m enjoying myself - Virat Kohli opens up after record-equaling ton on 35th birthday

<p>Former India captain and World Cup winner Sunil Gavaskar is in awe of Team India after another dominating performance in the ODI World Cup on Sunday (Nov 5). Riding on the record-equaling ton from Virat Kohli and a fifer from Ravindra Jadeja, India won by 243 runs and sealed the top spot in the league structure. After the win, Gavaskar was full of praise for Rahul Dravid’s army as they now stand two knockout stage wins away from clinching the ODI World Cup in their homeland.</p>

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<h2><strong>Gavaskar in awe of Team India</strong></h2>

<p>“You want to be the champions, you want to make sure that you win big. You want to show that you are the best team in the competition by a long distance, and that's exactly what the Indian team is doing at the moment. There is a match against the Netherlands which might be inconsequential because India is only now number one. But they don't want to stumble anywhere once it comes to the knock-out stages,” Gavaskar said while speaking to the broadcasters in the post-match.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-virat-kohli-marks-special-day-with-record-equaling-knock-joins-tendulkar-for-most-odi-tons-655403">World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli marks special day with record-equalling knock, joins Tendulkar for most ODI tons</a></p>

<h2><strong>Spinners run riot</strong></h2>

<p>Tasked to chase 327, the Proteas were never in the contest after they were bowled out for 83 runs with India on top throughout the contest. Ravindra Jadeja was the star of the show with five wickets before Virat had taken the spotlight with his 49th ODI hundred which saw him go level with Sachin Tendulkar. South Africa’s batting line-up had no answers to India’s dominance as bowlers wiped the floor on the Proteas. Only four batters got in double figures for South Africa as Marco Jansen top-scored with 14 on a dull day.</p>

<p>India’s eyes are now on the semifinals but are still unsure of where they will play as permutations could still see them return to Eden Gardens. If India play Pakistan in the semifinal, they will come back to play at the Eden Gardens with the Netherlands awaiting their final game in Bengaluru. However, if India play any other team, they will travel to Mumbai for a place in the final. South Africa on the flip side will also play in the semifinals before they face Afghanistan in their final league game.</p>


Former India captain and World Cup winner Sunil Gavaskar is in awe of Team India after another dominating performance in the ODI World Cup on Sunday (Nov 5). Riding on the record-equaling ton from Virat Kohli and a fifer from Ravindra Jadeja, India won by 243 runs and sealed the top spot in the league structure.

Former India captain and World Cup winner Sunil Gavaskar is in awe of Team India after another dominating performance in the ODI World Cup on Sunday (Nov 5). Riding on the record-equaling ton from Virat Kohli and a fifer from Ravindra Jadeja, India won by 243 runs and sealed the top spot in the league structure. After the win, Gavaskar was full of praise for Rahul Dravid’s army as they now stand two knockout stage wins away from clinching the ODI World Cup in their homeland. The Indian juggernaut rolls on in Kolkata 🔥#CWC23 | #INDvSA 📝: https://t.co/a4PZYqmQxY pic.twitter.com/IqQDYPEE7z — ICC (@ICC) November 5, 2023 × Gavaskar in awe of Team India “You want to be the champions, you want to make sure that you win big. You want to show that you are the best team in the competition by a long distance, and that's exactly what the Indian team is doing at the moment. There is a match against the Netherlands which might be inconsequential because India is only now number one. But they don't want to stumble anywhere once it comes to the knock-out stages,” Gavaskar said while speaking to the broadcasters in the post-match. ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli marks special day with record-equalling knock, joins Tendulkar for most ODI tons Spinners run riot Tasked to chase 327, the Proteas were never in the contest after they were bowled out for 83 runs with India on top throughout the contest. Ravindra Jadeja was the star of the show with five wickets before Virat had taken the spotlight with his 49th ODI hundred which saw him go level with Sachin Tendulkar. South Africa’s batting line-up had no answers to India’s dominance as bowlers wiped the floor on the Proteas. Only four batters got in double figures for South Africa as Marco Jansen top-scored with 14 on a dull day. India’s eyes are now on the semifinals but are still unsure of where they will play as permutations could still see them return to Eden Gardens. If India play Pakistan in the semifinal, they will come back to play at the Eden Gardens with the Netherlands awaiting their final game in Bengaluru. However, if India play any other team, they will travel to Mumbai for a place in the final. South Africa on the flip side will also play in the semifinals before they face Afghanistan in their final league game.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar in awe of Team India after ruthless win against South Africa in Kolkata

<p>India rode on Virat Kohli's 101 not out, captain Rohit Sharma's quickfire 40, Shreyas Iyer's 77, Ravindra Jadeja's 15-ball 29* and 5 for 33 to beat South Africa by 243 runs in match 37 of the home ODI World Cup on Sunday (Nov 5). Batting first, at the Eden Gardens stadium in the east Indian city of Kolkata, Rohit set the tone before Shreyas-Kohli batted with caution. Jadeja provided the final flourish whereas early breakthroughs from Mohammed Shami and Siraj pushed the Proteas on the back foot before Jadeja-Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 7) took over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his unbeaten 101, birthday boy Kohli equaled Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar with most ODI tons (49).</p>

<p>Nonetheless, some still slammed the Indian batter for batting slowly in the middle overs, when the ball was holding on and there was spin on offer, and going at a run-a-ball in the limited strike he got during the final 10 overs. Now, former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad has slammed Kohli's critics in style, who labelled him 'selfish'.</p>

<p>Prasad took to X and wrote, “Hearing funny arguments about Virat Kohli being Selfish and obsessed with personal milestone. Yes Kohli is selfish, selfish enough to follow the dream of a billion people, selfish enough to strive for excellence even after achieving so much, selfish enough to set new benchmarks, selfish enough to ensure his team wins. Yes, Kohli is selfish.”</p>

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<p>Kohli has been in fine form in the 10-team tournament, with 543 runs (second-most), including two centuries and four fifties.</p>

<p>At times, his critics have taken a shot at him for trying to go for his hundred against Australia, Bangladesh and New Zealand despite the game being very much in India's favour.</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, Kohli opined on his knock and equalling Tendulkar. He said, "It was a big game, probably playing the toughest team in the tournament. There was a motivation to do well. Because it happened on my birthday, it becomes special and the people made it more special for me. I did wake up with that excitement that today is not just another game. "</p>

<p>He added, "I’m just happy that God has blessed me with that enjoyment. I’m just happy that I’m being able to do what I have done over all these years. (On Sachin's message) It is all too much for me to take in now, to equal my hero’s record is something special for me. He is perfection when it comes to batting. It’s a very emotional moment for me. I know where I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV. Just to get that appreciation from him means a lot to me."</p>


India rode on Virat Kohli's 101 not out, captain Rohit Sharma's quickfire 40, Shreyas Iyer's 77, Ravindra Jadeja's 15-ball 29* and 5 for 33 to beat South Africa by 243 runs in match 37 of the home ODI World Cup on Sunday (Nov 5).

India rode on Virat Kohli's 101 not out, captain Rohit Sharma's quickfire 40, Shreyas Iyer's 77, Ravindra Jadeja's 15-ball 29* and 5 for 33 to beat South Africa by 243 runs in match 37 of the home ODI World Cup on Sunday (Nov 5). Batting first, at the Eden Gardens stadium in the east Indian city of Kolkata, Rohit set the tone before Shreyas-Kohli batted with caution. Jadeja provided the final flourish whereas early breakthroughs from Mohammed Shami and Siraj pushed the Proteas on the back foot before Jadeja-Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 7) took over. During his unbeaten 101, birthday boy Kohli equaled Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar with most ODI tons (49). Nonetheless, some still slammed the Indian batter for batting slowly in the middle overs, when the ball was holding on and there was spin on offer, and going at a run-a-ball in the limited strike he got during the final 10 overs. Now, former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad has slammed Kohli's critics in style, who labelled him 'selfish'. Prasad took to X and wrote, “Hearing funny arguments about Virat Kohli being Selfish and obsessed with personal milestone. Yes Kohli is selfish, selfish enough to follow the dream of a billion people, selfish enough to strive for excellence even after achieving so much, selfish enough to set new benchmarks, selfish enough to ensure his team wins. Yes, Kohli is selfish.” Hearing funny arguments about Virat Kohli being Selfish and obsessed with personal milestone. Yes Kohli is selfish, selfish enough to follow the dream of a billion people, selfish enough to strive for excellence even after achieving so much, selfish enough to set new benchmarks,… pic.twitter.com/l5RZRf7dNx — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 6, 2023 × Also read: Unbeaten India equal unique ODI World Cup record after 243-run win over South Africa Kohli has been in fine form in the 10-team tournament, with 543 runs (second-most), including two centuries and four fifties. At times, his critics have taken a shot at him for trying to go for his hundred against Australia, Bangladesh and New Zealand despite the game being very much in India's favour. At the post-match presentation, Kohli opined on his knock and equalling Tendulkar. He said, "It was a big game, probably playing the toughest team in the tournament. There was a motivation to do well. Because it happened on my birthday, it becomes special and the people made it more special for me. I did wake up with that excitement that today is not just another game. " He added, "I’m just happy that God has blessed me with that enjoyment. I’m just happy that I’m being able to do what I have done over all these years. (On Sachin's message) It is all too much for me to take in now, to equal my hero’s record is something special for me. He is perfection when it comes to batting. It’s a very emotional moment for me. I know where I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV. Just to get that appreciation from him means a lot to me."

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