Virat Kohli Is "Not Finished Yet...": Sourav Ganguly's Massive Remark After Star's 50th ODI Ton

15.11.2023 - 16:49 sports.ndtv.com

Virat Kohli scaled the ‘Mount 50' on Wednesday, and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly had little doubt that the batting star has many more miles to traverse in his career.

Kohli made his 50th ODI hundred during the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, going one ahead of his idol Sachin Tendulkar. "It will take a lot of beating to go past this and he's not finished yet.

It's a phenomenal achievement," Ganguly said during an interaction with reporters at the Eden Gardens. The 35-year-old reached the milestone in the 42nd over off the bowling of Kiwis pacer Lockie Ferguson as India set New Zealand a staggering target of 398 in the last-four match at Mumbai.

Ganguly lauded the Indian team for playing an astounding brand of cricket. "India are playing incredible cricket at the moment.

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