Anushka Sharma shared her happiness as Virat Kohli scored his 49th ODI century on his birthday. (Photo: Anushka Sharma/Instagram)
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Virat Kohli scored his 49th ODI century in the World Cup match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of ODI centuries. Virat achieved the milestone on his birthday, making the achievement even more special. Virat’s biggest cheerleader and actor-wife Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram story to celebrate the knock.
Anushka shared a photo of Virat from the match and wrote, “‘Apne birthday pe khudh ko present.”
See Anushka’s post on Virat’s 49th ODI century:
(Photo: Anushka Sharma/Instagram)
Not only Anushka Sharma but many other celebrities lauded Virat Kohl.
Arjun Rampal shared a photo of Virat and wrote, “@virat.kohli you beauty, happy birthday, you deserve every bit of this achievement and more. All the very best for the semis and finals. 🤩 #happybirthdayviratkohli #legend #goat.”
Saiyami Kher posted a clip and wrote, “Virat got his first 100 at the Eden Gardens. Today 14 years later, the King has equalled the Master with his 49th right here. Very special. We all knew he will give us a gift on his 35th birthday, didn’t we 🙂 Well played Virat! #KingKohli.”
Ayushmann Khurrana shared an old photo with Virat Kohli and wrote, “Was present at Eden gardens for that legendary 2016 wc match against Pakistan. Took this picture post that power knock. And today at Edens the GOAT has scored an unbeaten century. Equalling SRT’s record of 49 centuries! Happy birthday #ViratKohli𓃵 🇮🇳👏🏾.”See all reactions to Virat Kohli’s 49th ODI century:
Virat got his first 100 at the Eden Gardens. Today 14 years later, the King has equalled the Master with his 49th right here. Very special. We all knew he will give us a gift on his 35th birthday, didn’t we 🙂 Well played Virat! #KingKohli
pic.twitter.com/P23A7hf4bc— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) November 5, 2023
On Sunday morning, Anushka Sharma wished her husband Virat Kohli on his birthday by revisiting an important achievement of the cricketer. She shared photos of Virat and wrote, “He is literally EXCEPTIONAL in every role in his life! But somehow continues to add more feathers to his glorious hat. I love YOUUU through this life and beyond and endlessly so, in every shape, form, through it all, whatever it may be so.”
Reacting to the adorable birthday wish from his wife, Virat dropped a red heart emoticon in the comments section of the post.
