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"Yes, Kohli Is Selfish": India Great's Sharp Retort As Pakistan Great Criticises Virat Kohli After Cricket World Cup Ton

Virat Kohli's 49th century in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa might have brought joy to millions but there remain a few who don't agree with the approach he had en route the triple-digit score. Kohli scored 121-ball 101 as India put 326 runs on the board. On a tricky surface, South Africa could only score 83 runs in reply. But, former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez feels what he saw from Virat was a 'selfish' display of batting, something that India captain Rohit Sharma could've also done but he chose to put the team forward.

"Wasn't The Plan. It Just...": AB de Villiers On Meeting Virat Kohli At Eden Gardens

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers lauded star India batter Virat Kohli for his record-equalling 49th ODI ton and revealed that his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate and skipper looked laser-focused when he met him at Kolkata before India's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa. Virat tied with Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons and performances from Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami proved instrumental in India's eighth successive win in CWC 2023 as they beat Proteas by 243 runs.

Watch: Rohit Sharma In Splits Before 'Best Fielder' Announcement Sends Team India Berser

Aside from India's great performance by batters and bowlers, the fielding medal ceremony after each match has captured the attention of fans in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. India's fielding coach T Dilip has been at the forefront of it, and his inventive methods of proclaiming the best fielder of the match have been something to look forward to following each India triumph. It was no different after India's mammoth 243-run victory over South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Ex-Pakistan Star Hasan Raza Accuses India Of 'DRS Manipulation', Triggers Controversy

The Indian cricket team romped to their 8th victory in as many matches as it hammered South Africa in a Cricket World Cup 2023 match at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The Indian team's stupendous show in the tournament has earned them plenty of plaudits from the cricketing universe. Against the Proteas, India secured a whopping 243-run win to strengthen their spot at the top of the points table. But, there remain some like former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza who feel Rohit Sharma's men are 'manipulating DRS' to get things their way.

Watch: Birthday-Boy Virat Kohli Survives Ravindra Jadeja's Cake Facial Attempt After India's Win

Sunday turned out to be a memorable day for Team India as they thrashed South Africa to register a massive 243-run victory in their ODI World Cup match. Opting to bat first, India posted a whopping total of 326/5 in 50 overs as Virat Kohli celebrated his birthday in style, with a record-equaling 49th ODI ton. Later, South Africa were bundled out for 83 with Ravindra Jadeja registering a five-wicket haul. After the match ended in the favour of the hosts, the entire Indian camp celebrated the joyous occasion in style.

Ricky Ponting Settles All Debates With "Absolute Best Tag For Virat Kohli

After talismanic batter Virat Kohli reached a new highest on Sunday after he equalled legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries, Australia great Ricky Ponting lavished praise on former India captain and predicted even bigger things to come for right-hander at the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. With a stunning century against South Africa on his 35th birthday, Kohli equalled Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI hundreds, and the swashbuckling batter has amassed a total of 543 runs in the ongoing tournament at an average of 108.60.

"I Think Like Captain But Am Not One": Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Ravindra Jadeja on Sunday said the Eden Gardens track offered more turn in the afternoon when the South African spinners bowled, compared to the evening when Indian bowlers operated. He was speaking after India beat South Africa by 243 runs in a Cricket World Cup match. India's forever ‘Most Valuable Player' (MVP) himself left an impact on the game by scoring an unbeaten 29 not out and taking 5 for 33 but it was the peerless Kohli, who was adjudged the Player of the Match award for his record-equalling unbeaten 101.

Cricket World Cup 2023 - "We Needed Virat Kohli To Go Out There And Play To The Situation": Rohit Sharma

From outside, Virat Kohli's record equalling 101 off 121 balls against South Africa on Sunday might look a bit laborious, but Indian captain Rohit Sharma termed the innings as one that suited the conditions and the match situation. Kohli's 49th ODI hundred paved the way for India's 326 for five on a slightly diffident Eden Gardens pitch, which proved way over the par in the end. "If you look at how we have played in the last three games, we have adapted better. Today, we needed Kohli to go out there and play to the situation. We then knew we had to keep it in the right areas (with the ball) and let the pitch do the rest," said Rohit during the post-match presentation.

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"Yes, Kohli Is Selfish": India Great's Sharp Retort As Pakistan Great Criticises Virat Kohli After Cricket World Cup Ton

"Wasn't The Plan. It Just...": AB de Villiers On Meeting Virat Kohli At Eden Gardens

Watch: Rohit Sharma In Splits Before 'Best Fielder' Announcement Sends Team India Berser

Ex-Pakistan Star Hasan Raza Accuses India Of 'DRS Manipulation', Triggers Controversy

Watch: Birthday-Boy Virat Kohli Survives Ravindra Jadeja's Cake Facial Attempt After India's Win

Ricky Ponting Settles All Debates With "Absolute Best Tag For Virat Kohli

"I Think Like Captain But Am Not One": Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Cricket World Cup 2023 - "We Needed Virat Kohli To Go Out There And Play To The Situation": Rohit Sharma