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WATCH- Sachin Tendulkar’s prophetic Virat Kohli prediction in 2012 about his iconic record

Yesterday, in an unforgettable moment of cricketing history, Virat Kohli etched his name alongside his idol, Sachin Tendulkar, as they now jointly hold the record for most centuries in ODIs. Kohli achieved this remarkable milestone with a stunning century in the World Cup game against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.

Virat Kohli’s 49th ODI century, a testament to his long dominance in the format, arrived on his 35th birthday, rendering the occasion even more significant. In a post-match interview with the official broadcaster, Kohli expressed the profound significance of equaling his idol Sachin Tendulkar’s record. He acknowledged the surreal nature of the achievement, stating that it would take time to fully process the magnitude of this milestone. “It is all too much for me to take in now, to equal my hero’s record is something special for me. He is perfection when it comes to batting. But I am never going to be as good as him,” Kohli said.

Kohli’s century was particularly remarkable given the challenging nature of the pitch. The surface was slow and offered assistance to the bowlers, making it difficult for batsmen to score freely. However, Kohli’s unwavering determination and exceptional technique allowed him to overcome these challenges and deliver a match-winning innings. His innings was punctuated by ten exquisite boundaries, each showcasing his impeccable timing and strokeplay. During his stay at the crease, he forged crucial partnerships with Shreyas Iyer and Ravindra Jadeja, guiding India to a formidable total that proved to be beyond South Africa’s reach in the end.

Kohli’s innings saw him break several records apart from the obvious one. He became the 7th batter to score an ODI hundred on his birthday and the 3rd to do it in a World Cup fixture. He also became the first batter to score 50 centuries in white-ball cricket.

Virat Kohli lives up to Sachin Tendulkar’s prediction

Following his record-equaling innings, an ODI video from 2012 has gone viral. In the video, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan asked cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar if his records could ever be broken. Tendulkar responded by naming two young stars who he believed had the potential to surpass him- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. This prediction by Tendulkar turned out to be remarkably accurate as Kohli is now just one century short of breaking the ‘Little Master’s’ ODI record.

Fans are now praising Tendulkar for his foresight. It is a reminder of the great man’s ability to recognize and nurture talent and of his enduring legacy in Indian cricket.

" Prediction From March 2012"

Salman Khan:- "Can Anyone Break Your Record.?"

Sachin Tendulkar:- "I Think Those Who Can Are Sitting In This Room Only. Virat And Rohit Are The Ones."pic.twitter.com/QvR4cBWJl1

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