NEW DELHI: Charismatic Virat Kohli etched his name into the record books with a historic 50th one-day international century against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
Kohli's exceptional innings of 117 not only played a pivotal role in India's commanding score but also allowed him to surpass the previous record of 49 hundreds that he shared with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Interestingly, Tendulkar witnessed this milestone from the stands at the Wankhede Stadium, where a capacity crowd of 33,000, including football star David Beckham, bore witness to this historic achievement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform 'X', formerly Twitter, and congratulated Kohli and lauded his spirit of excellence and perseverance.
"Today, @imVkohli has not just scored his 50th ODI century but has also exemplified the spirit of excellence and perseverance that defines the best of sportsmanship," Modi posted.
"This remarkable milestone is a testament to his enduring dedication and exceptional talent. I extend heartfelt congratulations to him. May he continue setting a benchmark for future generations," Modi said.
