Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad has eloquently refuted critics’ claims that Virat Kohli is “selfish” and accused him of being “obsessed with personal milestones.”
On the occasion of Kohli’s 35th birthday, he reached a significant milestone by equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries.
He accomplished this feat with a brilliant unbeaten innings of 101 runs from 121 balls against South Africa during the 2023 World Cup match at Eden Gardens. India set a formidable total of 326/5, and the bowlers swiftly dismissed the Proteas for a mere 83 runs in 27.1 overs.
While Kohli’s performance earned him widespread acclaim, there were dissenting voices that accused him of pursuing personal gains, citing a perceived slowing down in the latter stages of his innings. Prasad, however, stood firm in his defense of Kohli, underscoring the skipper’s unwavering commitment to the team’s triumph and his unrelenting quest for excellence.
In a compelling statement shared on his social media platform, Prasad commended Kohli for his unwavering commitment to realizing the aspirations of a billion people, his relentless pursuit of excellence, and his unwavering dedication to his team’s triumph.
Hearing funny arguments about Virat Kohli being Selfish and obsessed with personal milestone.
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 6, 2023
Yes Kohli is selfish, selfish enough to follow the dream of a billion people, selfish enough to strive for excellence even after achieving so much, selfish enough to set new benchmarks,… pic.twitter.com/l5RZRf7dNx
During the match, Kohli played a pivotal role by forming a crucial partnership with Shreyas Iyer, contributing 134 runs for the third wicket. Kohli’s impeccable technique and unyielding determination were evident as he struck 10 boundaries during his innings.
Upon being named the Player of the Match for his 49th ODI century, Kohli humbly downplayed any comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar, also known as God of Cricket, one of the greatest cricketing icon of the country.
