His veins were clearly visible as he attempted to answer the question asked by the anchor: "How is Virat feeling?" When you are full of emotions, it's difficult to talk.
Yes, I'm referring to Virat Kohli and his recent milestones.
If you're a cricket fan, you must remember the date Sachin played his last international match. It was a Test match against West Indies held from November 14 to 16, 2013. Today's date is November 15, 2023, when Virat broke Sachin's record for the maximum number of ODI centuries. Exactly after 10 years, if I'm not mistaken, isn't it a great coincidence? Or perhaps, I'm just so immersed in cricket that I find it remarkable.
We can vividly recall what happened 10 years ago when Sachin delivered his memorable farewell speech. Similarly, today's unforgettable moment occurred as Virat Kohli, the outstanding batsman, paid his respects to the greatest of all, expressing his admiration for Sachin Tendulkar.
The sense of fulfilment, along with his relaxed body language and teary eyes, was enough for any cricket fan to comprehend his emotions. With tears in his eyes, he gazed at his wife, who communicated with him using the same depth of emotion without uttering a word.
It's like working hard to reach a place and then being able to relax once you get there. He found himself in that emotional state, experiencing a profound disconnect for a while. Suddenly, he realized that the task was not yet complete. He regained control over his emotions, adopted a firm look, and returned to fulfil his duties once again.
No one is taking away credit from other players; they are real gems. Some people in social media have renamed this match from the semi-final to Shami-final because of his performance. Mohammed Shami became the leading wicket-taker despite being dropped for the first four matches.
Iyer was phenomenal again, and the captain played his part too. We cannot overlook the ICC rank one batsman and the inputs from Sir Jadeja. This Indian team is full of stars, and we would need to write a book for a fair discussion on everyone. I've chosen a topic for today, and it's about cricketing legacy.
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