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It was a day to remember as Virat Kohli celebrated his birthday with a spectacular win at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Not only did the Indian cricket team emerge victorious against South Africa in the ongoing World Cup, but Virat had his own special moments too. Here's a glimpse of how this memorable day unfolded.
On a thrilling Sunday, India secured a resounding victory against South Africa, and the chants of "India, India" filled the air in Kolkata's Eden Gardens. It was indeed a day of jubilation for cricket fans, but the celebrations didn't end there.
Virat Kohli, the former captain and one of India's cricketing legends, had a birthday to remember. He didn't just lead the team to victory; he also received a special gift.
It had long been planned to mark this match day with a memorable souvenir, a golden bat. The bat was designed and crafted by Senco Gold and Diamonds, a testament to his excellence in the sport. It featured an inscription, "Happy Birthday Virat," alongside the powerful message, "You are the symbol of excellence and a living proof that age is just a number."
The presentation of this golden bat was made by CAB President Snehashis Ganguly. It was a moment of pride and joy for Kohli and cricket enthusiasts across the nation.
But the celebrations didn't stop at the golden bat. A special cake was prepared, specially designed with Virat's iconic 'Statue of Determination' in dark chocolate. It was a delectable treat for everyone present.
While Virat Kohli celebrated his birthday, the CAB had an elaborate plan to commemorate the occasion. A unique blueprint was designed with Kohli's Mask, which would be kept for exhibition in the nearly seventy-thousand-strong gallery at Eden.
However, despite the grand plans, the BCCI board didn't grant the necessary permissions. The potential for issues with sponsors and a possible clash with the grand 'Virat-Mask' exhibition deterred the Indian cricket governing body.
Nonetheless, the day had more in store for Kohli. He was awarded the 'Man of the Match' trophy, adding to the significance of his birthday.
And while he made history with his 49th century, Virat Kohli also took a moment to remember his idol, Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin congratulated Virat on equaling his record, saying, "Well played Virat. It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year. I hope you go from 49 to 50 and break my record in the next few days. Congratulations!!"
In response, he stated that it was an "honour" for him to receive words of appreciation from his hero, emphasising that he could never match Tendulkar's greatness.
Kohli said, "It is quite special to me. To equal my hero's record in ODIs is a huge honour for me. I know people like comparisons, but I'm never going to be as good as him. There is a reason why every one of us looks up to him; he is perfection when it comes to batting. I am trying to do my best, trying to win games for my country. He is always going to be my hero, regardless of what happens. It is a very emotional moment for me. I know where I come from, and I know the days I have watched him play on TV. So, to stand here and get this appreciation from someone like him, it means a lot to me."
It was a day of cricketing glory, golden bats, and a birthday to remember for Virat Kohli. This day will be etched in the annals of Indian cricket history as a celebration of both a remarkable win and a legendary cricketer's special day.
