During the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 held in India, Virat Kohli showcased exceptional batting skills, despite the heartbreaking failure against Australia. He has set numerous records, including becoming the first-ever batter to hit 50 ODI centuries, breaking ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
Lauding Virat’s performances in the tournament, Lara said, “I have a son and I can tell you that if my son has to play any sport, I will be using Kohli’s commitment and dedication to not just add to his strength, but whatever it takes to become a Number one sportsman.”
Lara emphasized the significance of individual success in a team sport, highlighting Virat’s contributions throughout the World Cup. He commended Virat for changing the face of cricket and revolutionizing the approach to game preparation through his discipline.
“For Virat Kohli, I know a lot of people will say or have already said that Kohli’s performance does not matter as India did not win the World Cup. Team sport is about winning and you, as an individual player, have to have that as your No.1 target. But a subsidiary of team success is individual success, and this is what Kohli has given India match after match throughout the World Cup. What impresses me most about Kohli is his true legacy, for he has changed the face of cricket and how you prepare for the game. The discipline that he has stands out, always,” Lara expressed during the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata.
Virat Kohli stats:
Virat emerged as the leading run-scorer of the Cricket World Cup 2023, accumulating 765 runs in 11 matches at an average of 95.62. He achieved three centuries and six fifties, with his best score being 117.
Notably, Virat surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup, setting a new milestone for the most runs scored in a single edition of the tournament. He also surpassed Sachin in registering the most fifty-plus scores in a single World Cup.
In the year 2023, Virat played 27 ODIs, amassing 1,377 runs at an average of 72.47 and a strike rate of over 99. He achieved six centuries and eight fifties in 24 innings, with a personal best score of 166*.
(with ANI inputs)
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