NEW DELHI: In a cascade of emotions, the Indian cricket team's dressing room witnessed heartfelt moments and celebrations following their hard-fought victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, securing a spot in the World Cup 2023 final. The camaraderie and jubilation among players were captured in a video shared by BCCI, showcasing the unity and sportsmanship within the team.
Head coach Rahul Dravid, beaming with pride, shared warm embraces with players, including Kuldeep Yadav and Shubman Gill, conveying the significance of the triumph.
Batting coach Vikram Rathour shared a special moment with star batter Virat Kohli, celebrating Kohli's record-breaking knock of 117 that surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI centuries.
The camaraderie extended to the players themselves, with Ravichandran Ashwin expressing admiration for Mohammed Shami's exceptional 7-wicket haul. Ashwin kissed Shami's hand, a symbolic gesture of appreciation for Shami's stellar performance.
Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, visibly ecstatic after the victory, shared a lighthearted moment with Shami, who humorously responded, "Jawab deke aya hoon main" (I have come with a reply).
To add to the joyous atmosphere, Yuzvendra Chahal visited the dressing room, congratulating and warmly embracing players, including Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ishan Kishan.
1/10:Candid moment of Sachin congratulating Anushka after Virat's 50th century
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2/10:Anushka receives congratulations from Sachin
Anushka Sharma was patted on the back by Sachin Tendulkar and received accolades for her husband's performance.Agencies
3/10:Kohli, Anushka exchange flying kisses
Virat Kohli was seen blowing kisses to Anushka Sharma after achieving his 50th century and breaking Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup record.ANI
4/10:'Modern-day master' Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli confirmed his place as cricket's modern-day master with a record 50th one-day international hundred in India's World Cup semifinal win over New Zealand.AP
5/10:Kohli surpasses Tendulkar's record
Virat Kohli needed only 279 matches to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI hundreds, achieving his 50th century in his team's World Cup semifinal win over New Zealand.PTI
6/10:Kohli's celebration with Tendulkar
Virat Kohli celebrated his 50th century by bowing down to Sachin Tendulkar and receiving applause from his wife Anushka Sharma and other Bollywood celebrities.Reuters
7/10:Virat Kohli's dream-like achievement
Virat Kohli described his 50th century as a dream-like achievement and expressed his gratitude for the support of his wife, Anushka Sharma, and his cricketing idol, Sachin Tendulkar.PTI
8/10:Kohli helps India secure a spot in the final
Virat Kohli's third century of the tournament helped India defeat New Zealand by 70 runs and secure a spot in the World Cup final against Australia or South Africa.AP
9/10:Tendulkar praises Kohli's passion
Sachin Tendulkar praised Virat Kohli for his passion and skill, expressing his happiness that an Indian player broke his record and achieved it on the biggest stage.AFP
10/10:Kohli's gratitude towards his team
Virat Kohli expressed his gratitude towards his team for their performance throughout the tournament and for allowing him to play his role in helping the team succeed.APThe match itself saw India opting to bat first and posting an imposing total of 397/4 in 50 overs. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a stellar start with a 71-run opening stand. Despite a resilient partnership between New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell, Shami's seven-wicket haul secured a 70-run victory for India.
Team India now awaits the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and Australia to determine their opponent in the highly anticipated World Cup final.
(With inputs from ANI)
