On his 35th birthday, Virat Kohli didn’t just light up Eden Gardens; he set the cricketing world on fire by matching the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI centuries. While fans worldwide rejoiced in Kohli’s historic feat, one captain’s fiery statement has cast a shadow of controversy over this monumental achievement.
Virat Kohli’s birthday gift to himself, the South African players, and the roaring fans was a century that left everyone in awe. A blistering, unbeaten 101-run inning was the icing on the cake. But what makes this century truly sensational is that it drew him level with the great Sachin Tendulkar, both boasting 49 ODI centuries. Kohli stands on the brink of surpassing the legend.
In the same game, South Africa’s batsmen collectively couldn’t muster as many runs as Kohli alone and were bundled out for a meager 83 runs. This emphatic win cements India’s position at the top of the ODI World Cup 2023 with a commanding 16 points.
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However, it’s not all cheers and applause in the cricketing world. Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka’s captain, whose team faced a devastating loss against India earlier in the World Cup, had a startling reaction to Kohli’s century. When asked if he’d like to congratulate Kohli on his remarkable feat during a press conference, Mendis retorted, “Why would I congratulate him?” A chilling laugh followed, and the video of his response has gone viral on social media, raising eyebrows and sparking heated discussions.
https://twitter.com/RituR3/status/1721434069274448274Sri Lanka’s journey in World Cup 2023 has been marred by challenges and defeats. With only two wins out of seven matches, they find themselves teetering on the edge of elimination. Dasun Shanaka’s injury handed captaincy to Kusal Mendis, but the team’s performance has been far from stellar. Positioned at the seventh spot in the points table with just four points, their chances of reaching the semi-finals are bleak, even if they win the upcoming matches. Their fate hinges on the results of other teams. Sri Lanka faces Bangladesh today (6th November) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with Bangladesh already out of the World Cup, and the odds are stacked against them.
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