India v New Zealand: David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar laud Virat Kohli over 50th ODI ton
Virat Kohli has become the first cricketer to hit 50 centuries in One-Day International cricket.
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Used pitch stirs controversy in India-New Zealand CWC semi-final
The first semi-final of the 2023 World Cup between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday will be played on a used pitch that has already staged two games during the showpiece tournament.
"Touched My Heart With...": Sachin Tendulkar's Special Tribute For Record-Breaking Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli scored a record 50th one-day international hundred as India piled up a mammoth total of 397/4 against New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Kohli achieved the feat with a two off fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, having faced 106 balls, hitting eight fours and a six. Earlier this month, Kohli had equalled his idol and former teammate Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 ODI centuries during the World Cup match against South Africa in Kolkata.
David Beckham Meets Virat Kohli, Soaks In Atmosphere With Sachin Tendulkar In Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinals. See Pics
Legendary footballer David Beckham was in attendance as India face New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. The former England international, who played for big clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid, was in the country as UNICEF's goodwill ambassador — a role which he took up in the year 2005. Beckham was seen walking with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as he took in the atmosphere at the stadium and he even had a small chat with Virat Kohli before meeting the other members of the Indian cricket team.
"Already Happened A Couple Of Times": ICC Issues Clarification On Cricket World Cup Pitch Controversy
After a pitch controversy sullied the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday clarified that the independent pitch consultant Andy Atkinson was taken into confidence on the change of surface. A few reports suggested that while a fresh pitch was originally prepared for the last-four match at the Wankhede Stadium, later it was decided to play the game on a "used" deck in order to help Indian spinners.
Cricket World Cup 2023 - Watch: Virat Kohli's Special Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar After Slamming Historic Century
Virat Kohli finally found his night of reckoning and glory as the India batter slammed his 50th ODI century on Wednesday to script a new all-time record. Kohli achieved the feat during the Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The 35-year-old batter had equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries earlier this month during the group stage game against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's World Record, Slams 50th ODI Ton To Make History
Virat Kohli finally surpassed legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the international batter with the highest number of centuries in ODI cricket. The former Indian cricket team captain slammed his 50th ODI ton against a hapless New Zealand bowling attack during the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Kohli looked in tremendous form and he was able to reach the milestone in 106 balls with the help of 8 fours and a six. Ahead of the match, Kohli was tied with Sachin at 49 centuries and an almost flawless innings etched his name in the history books. This was also the eighth fifty plus score for Kohli in World Cup 2023 - the highest in a single edition of the competition.
Webb Ellis trophy safe after break-in at South Africa Rugby Union offices
Burglars broke into South Africa Rugby Union's offices but the William Webb Ellis trophy the nation won at the World Cup in France last month was safe, local media reported citing union officials.