Watch: Virat Kohli, Batting On 49, Asks Dinesh Karthik To Keep Strike For Last 2 Balls

03.10.2022 - 08:21 sports.ndtv.com

Virat Kohli is one of the most prolific run-scorers and has broken several records in a glittering career so far. With 71 international centuries, he is tied with Ricky Ponting and only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar has more.

However, he has always maintained that he does not care much for individual milestones and is more interested in doing what is best for the team.

And he put that selflessness on display when he gave up an opportunity to score a half-century against South Africa in the second T20I so India could maximise their score.

In addition to the run fest, a special moment as we sign off from Guwahati. #TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @imVkohli | @DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/SwNGX57Qkc Kohli was batting on 49 off 28, but it was Dinesh Karthik who was on strike for the final over.

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