Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has narrated an interesting story about Virat Kohli, who played his 100th Test for India on Friday.
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has narrated an interesting story about Virat Kohli, who played his 100th Test for India on Friday. Tendulkar, in a video message to Kohli, in a clip uploaded by the BCCI, recalled an incident in 2011 when he and Kohli had dinner at a Thai restaurant. And after having a heavy meal, Kohli, who was then 23, made up his mind to start focusing more on fitness.
Kohli has led by leaps and bounds in fitness and has set a benchmark for the rest of the players across the globe. Recalling an evening in Australia in Tendulkar's mind, he said: "We were in Australia in 2011. We were in Canberra ... I remember correctly. There was a Thai restaurant. We used to go there and do well. We had great food, and walked back to the hotel. And one evening, after having a heavy meal, we were walking back and you said to me 'paji, that's it. Will have to focus on fitness'.
"I have to say you have left no stone unturned. You have been a fantastic role model as far as fitness is concerned. Obviously, cricketing numbers... it's a different story altogether. To watch it The world is there. But that one special evening, I remember vividly. You said that and you've achieved your goal. It's been wonderful to watch you over the years, and while the numbers will always have their own story, your real strength is this That you are able to inspire the next generation. This is your huge contribution to Indian cricket and I would say that this is your real success. I wish you many more years of cricket. Go out and do well. Best wishes. "
Tendulkar and Kohli were teammates for five years from 2008 to 2013 before Sachin retired. Together, they won the 2011 World Cup and were a part of many memorable matches for the Indian team. Congratulating Kohli on his historic Test, Tendulkar recalled when he and the rest of his Indian teammates first heard about Virat in 2008.
"Hey Virat. Congratulations on your 100th Test match for India. What a wonderful achievement. I remember the first time I heard about you when we were in Australia in 2007. You guys played the Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia That is when there were some players in the team who were discussing about you, that this is the one player who should focus, 'Achhi batta hai (bats well),' Tendulkar said. said.