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India are gearing up to face South Africa in their seventh league-stage match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, and the anticipation for the clash is reaching a fever🌼 pitch. The excitement is further amplified as the Men in Blue’s forthcoming match date – November 5, holds a special place in the hear💯ts of Indian cricket fans.
It is not just any ordinary day, as it marks the 35th birthday of the cricketing icon Virat Kohli. With his unparalleled skills and unwavering commitment to 𝕴cricket, Kohli has carved a special niche in the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. As India takes the field on this momentous day, the cricket fanatics will undoubtedly hope for a memorable victory as a fitting tribute to their beloved player.
Virat Kohli stands on brink of scripting history
A notable milestone looms for Kohli as he stands on the brink of history, just one century away from equalling the revered record of 49 ODI centuries set by veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The cricket aficionados are fervently hoping that the right-handed batter will script a remarkable chapter in his illustrious career by reaching this si🌞gnificant landmark on the special occasion of his birthday.
Meanwhile, ahead of India’s clash, Pakistan are locking horns against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. Prior to their game, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Rizwan participated in a practice session and had a informal chit-chat with vari✱ous media persons and fans.
Mohammad Rizwan’s special wishes for Virat Kohli
On the s🃏idelines of the ground, Rizwan was asked by media professionals to express his thoughts about Kohli’s upcoming birthday, to which he responded graciously, extending his advance best wishe𒅌s to the Indian cricketer.
“It is nice to know that his birthday is on November 5. Wish him all the best and a happy birthday, though I don’t celebrate mine and I don’t believe in that. Wishing a great one to Virat,” Rizwan said as quoted by India Today.
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Mohammad Rizwan’s comments on Virat Kohli’s 49th century
Rizwan went on to express his hope that Kohli would secure his 49th ODI century on his birthday and, additionally, achieve the rem🌊arkable milestone of his 50th ODI century during the ongoing World Cup.
I hope he (Virat) can get his 49th ODI hundred on his birthday. And I wish him that he could also get his 50th ODI century in this World Cup,” the Peshawar-born cricketer added.
