On his 35th birthday, Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most One Day International (ODI) centuries. This remarkable feat came as he notched his 49th century during a World Cup match against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Indian team secured a resounding victory by a margin of 243 runs, thereby solidifying their place in the semi-final round of this prestigious tournament.
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Kohli’s outstanding century prompted an outpouring of well-wishes and admiration from cricket enthusiasts around the world. However, when the Sri Lankan captain was questioned about whether he would extend his congratulations to Kohli for this accomplishment, his response was rather unexpected.
Mendis found himself addressing a pre-match press conference on a Sunday when a journalist raised the question. In response, the Sri Lankan player expressed his surprise and then delivered a somewhat perplexing reply, stating, “Why would I congratulate him, Virat Kohli?”
