'You are truly God's child': Anushka Sharma pens a heartwarming note for Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Actor-producer Anushka Sharma expressed her gratitude and admiration for her husband, Virat Kohli, as he created history by scoring his 50th ODI century during the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. India's resounding 70-run victory in the match added to the celebration of Kohli's remarkable achievement.

Anushka took to her Instagram stories to share a heartwarming note, praising Kohli's growth and dedication to cricket.

"God is the best scriptwriter! Utterly grateful to him for blessing me with your love, and to watch you grow from strength to strength and achieve all that you have and will, being honest to yourself and to the sport always. You are truly God's child," she wrote.

In another Instagram Story, Anushka congratulated the entire Indian cricket team for their outstanding performance. She wrote, "This. gun. team."

Kohli's world-record 50th ODI hundred, accompanied by Shreyas Iyer's exemplary century, propelled India to a formidable total of 397 for four against New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal.

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.AP

Candid moment of Sachin congratulating Anushka after Virat's 50th century

Anushka also highlighted the outstanding contribution of pacer Mohammed Shami, who was named Player of the Match for his impressive figures of 7 wickets for 57 runs, the best by an Indian bowler in the marquee event. Shami also completed 50 wickets in the tournament from just 17 games.

Anushka and Virat, both 35, tied the knot in 2017 and share a daughter named Vamika, who will turn three in January.

(With inputs from PTI)