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'His Performance Has Set A Benchmark': Rahul Dravid Praises Virat Kohli On 35th Birthday

India cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid described Virat Kohli, who is celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, as a legend of the game and that his performance had set the benchmark for his generation of players. Former India skipper Kohli has scripted countless records in the sport across formats and continues to do so, including in the the ongoing World Cup. Speaking to ICC, Dravid said, "Virat's a legend of the game, especially (in) this format of the game. I think all formats of the game, but particularly this one (50-over), I think his performance and the way he finishes games. The standard of his performance over the years has probably set a benchmark for his generation of cricketers."

"Haemoglobin Ki Tarah...": Virender Sehwag's Special Birthday Message For Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer turned 35 on Sunday, and the whole cricket fraternity poured him with birthday wishes starting from the former skipper's former teammates, Yuvraj Singh to Virender Sehwag. Former India opener Virender Sehwag took to his X account and wished Kohli on his 35th birthday. While wishing Sehwag wrote that century runs in Kohli's veins. Sehwag further wrote that Kohli's work ethic, passion, hard work and talent helped him to rule the game.

Rachin Ravindra Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's World Record With Sensational Cricket World Cup 2023 Century

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra continued his monumental run at the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, smashing his third ton in the tournament, making him the Kiwi batter with most WC centuries. Ravindra accomplished this record in the World Cup match against Pakistan at Bengaluru. Ravindra smashed 108 in 94 balls with 15 fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of over 114. With this, Rachin has made three centuries in this World Cup itself, overtaking the likes of Glenn Turner (1975, two centuries), Kane Williamson (2019, two centuries) and Martin Guptill (2015, two centuries) to have the most centuries by a Kiwi batter in a single World Cup edition.

"Had Virat Kohli Played Against Nepal, Zimbabwe...": Mohammad Amir Silences Comparison Talks

One of the greatest of all time, Virat Kohli came close to matching Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring the most number of centuries in ODI cricket as he scored 88 runs against Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Thursday. But, Kohli couldn't go the distance with the bat, seeing his innings ending just 12 runs short. However, his performance was such that fans once again reiterated his status as the best batter of this generation. As there remain those who think otherwise, retired Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir silenced all those comparing Kohli to other top stars of this era.

Virat Kohli Gets "Best In The World" Praise From Wasim Akram, With Huge 'Sachin Tendulkar Remark'

As India took on Sri Lanka, marquee batter Virat Kohli put in another resounding display on the 22-yard strip but missed out on his 49th ODI century. Though Kohli fell a little short of reaching the triple-digit score, he didn't fail to impress Pakistan legend Wasim Akram with his performance at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Akram, who has been working as a pundit since the start of the World Cup, lavished a big praise on Kohli, calling him 'best in the world' while also backing him to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI tons.

Watch: Fans Stunned As Virat Kohli Falls 12 Runs Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's World Record In Cricket World Cup

Virat Kohli was in supreme flow in the Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Thursday. After Rohit Sharma got dismissed in the first over, Virat Kohli arrived at the crease in the first over to join Shubman Gill. Though he was tested by the Sri Lankan pacers early on, Virat Kohli went steady as the innings played on. He and Shubman Gill played with confidence and with safety, relying on boundaries to set into motion an innings which looked like pushing back Sri Lanka further back.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Can't Keep Calm As India's Best Fielder Custom Gets 'Legendary' Twist

Following India's 302-run win against Sri Lanka in the 33rd match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Shreyas Iyer clinched the 'Fielder of the Match' award. While announcing the winner, 'Men in Blue' fielding coach T Dilip said that the team's performance on the field against Sri Lanka was nothing short of extraordinary. Dilip called Ravindra Jadeja the 'silent sniper' since he is not the loudest on the field but when it comes to throwing, and catching, he is just out there.

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal And Dhanashree Verma Duck For Cover As Shreyas Iyer Hits 106m Six

Riding on some superlative display from the batters as well as the bowlers, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team decimated the Sri Lanka team by 302 runs. The victory ensured that India is the first team to enter World Cup semi-finals. Batting first, India were boosted by some great show from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. Virat Kohli missed out on equalling Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 One-Day International hundreds but still helped India to an imposing 357-8 against Sri Lanka as the unbeaten Cricket World Cup 2023 hosts put one foot in the semi-finals on Thursday.

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'His Performance Has Set A Benchmark': Rahul Dravid Praises Virat Kohli On 35th Birthday

"Haemoglobin Ki Tarah...": Virender Sehwag's Special Birthday Message For Virat Kohli

Rachin Ravindra Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's World Record With Sensational Cricket World Cup 2023 Century

"Had Virat Kohli Played Against Nepal, Zimbabwe...": Mohammad Amir Silences Comparison Talks

Virat Kohli Gets "Best In The World" Praise From Wasim Akram, With Huge 'Sachin Tendulkar Remark'

Watch: Fans Stunned As Virat Kohli Falls 12 Runs Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's World Record In Cricket World Cup

Watch: Rohit Sharma Can't Keep Calm As India's Best Fielder Custom Gets 'Legendary' Twist

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal And Dhanashree Verma Duck For Cover As Shreyas Iyer Hits 106m Six