A Century in Cricket, Economy in the Air: Virat Kohli's Remarkable Moves
- Posted on November 7, 2023
- Lifestyle
- By Arijit Dutta
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Indian cricket sensation Virat Kohli, who has been delivering an exceptional performance in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, achieved a historic milestone on his 35th birthday during the match against South Africa. Kohli's record-breaking feat was his 49th ODI century, matching the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's ODI century record.
Indian cricket sensation Virat Kohli,
who has been delivering an exceptional performance in the ongoing ICC Men's
Cricket World Cup 2023, achieved a historic milestone on his 35th birthday
during the match against South Africa. Kohli's record-breaking feat was his
49th ODI century, matching the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's ODI century record.
However, Virat Kohli created headlines
for a different reason the day after his remarkable century. A video that
quickly went viral on social media displayed the cricketer boarding a domestic flight in economy class, a gesture that left fellow passengers and fans in
astonishment.
Fellow passengers, recognizing the
renowned cricketer, eagerly captured photos and videos as he occupied an aisle
seat beside another traveler. Virat Kohli's destination was Bengaluru, where
the upcoming match between India and Netherlands will be held at the
Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 12.
Unsurprisingly, social media users wasted no time in sharing their humorous reactions to this unexpected sight. Some praised the passenger seated beside Kohli as "very lucky," while others quipped, "Someone gives Virat a window seat." Many admired the batsman for his unpretentious nature.
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Virat Kohli's unbeaten century, a
masterful 101, enabled India to set a challenging total of 326-5 against South
Africa. The Indian bowlers then efficiently dismissed the Proteas, securing an
impressive 243-run victory and advancing to the World Cup semifinals.
While it took Kohli 277 innings to reach
his 49th ODI century, in contrast to Tendulkar's 451 innings, the cricketer
expressed his emotions about equaling his "hero's record." Sachin
Tendulkar himself extended his congratulations to Kohli and encouraged him to
surpass his record by achieving his 50th ODI century in the upcoming matches.
Kohli's humility and extraordinary cricketing skills continue to endear him to
fans worldwide.