Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record in the process. However, let go return to a time when Virat stated that he aspired to be like Sachin.
Virat Kohli has once again demonstrated why he is known as the ‘GOAT’. For those who joined in late, Virat smashed all records and became the first Indian cricketer to score 50 ODI hundreds in the World Cup semi-finals. There’s no doubting that the entire country is enjoying this momentous occasion. For those who are unaware, India is now playing a critical match versus New Zealand in the World Cup 2023 semi-finals. India has set a 398-point objective for the opposing side.
Virat shattered the record established by none other than his idol and ‘Master-blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin was also present at Wankhede Stadium on November 15, 2023, to witness Virat’s historic game. He also wrote a lengthy note in which he lavished adulation on Virat. However, in the midst of the celebrations, let us recall a time when Virat stated that he wished to be like Sachin.et of 398 ahead of the opposing team.
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When Virat Kohli acknowledged his fascination for Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli has broken Sachin Tendulkar’s records over the years. For the same reason, many parallels were drawn between the two players. However, Virat never focused on such discussions, instead stating that Sachin has been his hero since infancy. Back in 2019, Virat, the then-captain of the Indian cricket team, stated what it is about Sachin that captivates him. During an interview on the sports online show In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Virat Kohli stated that Sachin’s abilities captivated him. Virat stated: “What he did from the pure skill point of view, just the way he was able to bat, was so much more different to anyone else and that just fascinated me.”
When Virat Kohli stated his desire to emulate Sachin Tendulkar,
Further into the conversation, Virat stated that he used to go to the store, get a bag of chips, and sit in front of the TV to watch Sachin bat. Virat went on to say that Sachin’s performance had been so riveting that no one could take their eyes off the TV. The famous player went on to say that he always wanted to be like Sachin Tendulkar. Virat is quoted as saying, “I was like man, this is so much more different and it was so captivating you just couldn’t take your eyes off when he was batting. I used to go to these shops and get my packet of chips and my nibbles and just sit in front of the TV to watch him bat, and it was just pure joy. I used to tell people, I want to be like Sachin.” “I was like, man, this is so different, and it was so captivating you couldn’t take your eyes off him when he was batting.” I used to go to these stores and get my package of chips and nibbles, then sit in front of the TV and watch him bat, and it was pure delight. I used to tell everyone that I aspired to be like Sachin.”
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Virat Kohli stated that he never wanted the opposing team to think he was a pushover
Virat mentioned in his lengthy interview that he has been captivated with cricket since he was a child. Virat added that whenever he saw the Indian squad chasing and faltering, he wished he could be there. Virat stated that he used to fantasize about it. Speaking further about his abilities and how he attained them, Virat stated that he never wanted to experience the lack of fear and respect in the opposing squad anytime he came onto the field. Virat elaborated on the subject, saying: “I didn’t want to walk into the ground thinking that opposition feels that this guy is a pushover, who is going to do no damage. Just didn’t want to be another player as I wanted to make an impact. I wanted that when I walk in, the teams should think that we need to get this guy out or else we will lose the game. And if I don’t want to be that guy, then there is something wrong in my head.”
In the World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record
Virat Kohli’s performance in the India vs. New Zealand World Cup 2023 semi-finals made everyone, including Sachin Tendulkar, beam with pride. Following Virat’s historic game, Sachin posted a lengthy statement in which he lavished praise on the prolific player. Look at Sachin’s caption:
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