Virat Kohli scripted history today (15 November), as he became the first-ever cricketer to score 50 centuries in ODIs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49. He achieved his feat with a century against New Zealand, during India’s 2023 ICC World Cup semi-final clash in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Following his record-breaking knock, Kohli received plaudits of the highest order, from any and every corner of the nation – ranging from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to film celebrities.
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Here’s how India united to celebrate Kohli’s achievement:
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