Virat Kohli couldn’t contain his excitement as he watched Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s magnificent innings on television on Thursday night.
Former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain, Virat Kohli, showered young Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with accolades following his scintillating innings in the IPL 2023 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.
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Jaiswal achieved the remarkable feat of recording the fastest fifty in IPL history, reaching his half-century in a mere 13 balls.
Kohli expressed high praise for Jaiswal’s outstanding performance, acknowledging the young batsman’s incredible achievement.
Following his outstanding knock of 98 not out off 47 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders, Yashasvi Jaiswal acknowledged the influence of cricket legends such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson.
In the post-match press conference, Jaiswal expressed his eagerness to learn from their expertise, emphasizing how their valuable insights greatly contribute to his development as a player.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli himself has acknowledged that surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries would be an incredibly emotional moment for him.
As Tendulkar bid farewell to his illustrious career with 49 ODI centuries, including a historic final century that marked his 100th international hundred, it seemed highly unlikely that anyone would come close to matching the achievements of the “Little Master.”
Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women, 2nd Match (T20) ▾
Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women, 2nd Match (T20)
10 June 2023
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City
Rwanda Women | ||
Rwanda Women Inning 1 34/9 (9) Rwanda Women Inning 0/0 (0) |
Rwanda Women opt to bat
Botswana vs Rwanda, 3rd Match (T20) ▾
Botswana vs Rwanda, 3rd Match (T20)
10 June 2023
Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
Rwanda | ||
Botswana Inning 1 169/20 (20) Rwanda Inning 1 20/2 (2) |
Rwanda need 150 runs
Botswana vs Uganda, 2nd Match (T20) ▾
Botswana vs Uganda, 2nd Match (T20)
09 June 2023
Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
Uganda | ||
Botswana Inning 1 114/19.5 (19.5) Uganda Inning 1 115/13 (13) |
Uganda won by 6 wkts
Kenya vs Rwanda, 1st Match (T20) ▾
Kenya vs Rwanda, 1st Match (T20)
09 June 2023
Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
Rwanda | ||
Rwanda Inning 1 137/20 (20) Kenya Inning 1 139/18.3 (18.3) |
Kenya won by 3 wkts
Sussex vs Surrey, South Group (T20) ▾
Sussex vs Surrey, South Group (T20)
09 June 2023
County Ground, Hove
Sussex | ||
Surrey Inning 1 258/20 (20) Sussex Inning 1 134/14.5 (14.5) |
Surrey won by 124 runs
Yorkshire vs Worcestershire, North Group (T20) ▾
Yorkshire vs Worcestershire, North Group (T20)
09 June 2023
Headingley, Leeds
Yorkshire | ||
Yorkshire Inning 1 224/20 (20) Worcestershire Inning 1 198/20 (20) |
Yorkshire won by 26 runs
Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire, North Group (T20) ▾
Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire, North Group (T20)
09 June 2023
County Ground, Derby
Nottinghamshire | ||
Derbyshire Inning 1 142/20 (20) Nottinghamshire Inning 1 143/18.4 (18.4) |
Nottinghamshire won by 3 wkts
Glamorgan vs Essex, South Group (T20) ▾
Glamorgan vs Essex, South Group (T20)
09 June 2023
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Glamorgan | ||
Essex Inning 1 226/20 (20) Glamorgan Inning 1 175/18.3 (18.3) |
Essex won by 51 runs
Gloucestershire vs Somerset, South Group (T20) ▾
Gloucestershire vs Somerset, South Group (T20)
09 June 2023
County Ground, Bristol
Somerset | ||
Somerset Inning 1 231/20 (20) Gloucestershire Inning 1 151/19 (19) |
Somerset won by 80 runs
Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire, North Group (T20) ▾
Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire, North Group (T20)
09 June 2023
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Warwickshire | ||
Warwickshire Inning 1 137/18.5 (18.5) Northamptonshire Inning 1 107/20 (20) |
Warwickshire won by 30 runs
Leicestershire vs Durham, North Group (T20) ▾
Leicestershire vs Durham, North Group (T20)
09 June 2023
Grace Road, Leicester
Leicestershire | ||
Durham Inning 1 172/20 (20) Leicestershire Inning 1 174/17.4 (17.4) |
Leicestershire won by 6 wkts
Kent vs Hampshire, South Group (T20) ▾
Kent vs Hampshire, South Group (T20)
09 June 2023
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Kent | ||
Hampshire Inning 1 177/20 (20) Kent Inning 1 180/19.3 (19.3) |
Kent won by 6 wkts
Namibia vs Karnataka, 4th Match (ODI) ▾
Namibia vs Karnataka, 4th Match (ODI)
09 June 2023
Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Namibia | ||
Namibia Inning 1 253/50 (50) Karnataka Inning 1 256/47.1 (47.1) |
Karnataka won by 5 wkts
United Arab Emirates vs West Indies, 3rd ODI (ODI) ▾
United Arab Emirates vs West Indies, 3rd ODI (ODI)
09 June 2023
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
West Indies | ||
United Arab Emirates Inning 1 184/36.1 (36.1) West Indies Inning 1 185/35.1 (35.1) |
West Indies won by 4 wkts
Ireland vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI (ODI) ▾
Ireland vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI (ODI)
09 May 2023
County Ground, Chelmsford
Ireland | ||
Bangladesh Inning 1 246/50 (50) Ireland Inning 1 65/16.3 (16.3) |
No result (due to rain)
Australia vs India, Final (TEST) ▾
Australia vs India, Final (TEST)
07 June 2023
Kennington Oval, London
India | ||
Australia Inning 1 469/121.3 (121.3) India Inning 1 296/69.4 (69.4) |
Day 3: Stumps - Australia lead by 296 runs
Kohli’s admiration for Tendulkar’s record and his desire to break it showcases his ambition and determination to leave an indelible mark on the game.
At the age of 34, Virat Kohli has amassed an impressive tally of 46 centuries from 274 ODI games, placing him in close proximity to his childhood idol and former teammate Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds.
Kohli, when questioned about his thoughts on reaching this significant milestone, expressed that it would be an extremely emotional moment for him.
The gravity of the achievement and the opportunity to join the ranks of his idol clearly resonated with him.
During the conversation, Kohli also reminisced about his childhood memories of playing cricket with older boys, emphasizing the importance of sports in his life.
He highlighted how participating in sports teaches valuable life lessons, such as discipline and planning.
According to Kohli, engaging in sports nurtures an individual’s character, promoting productivity and personal growth.
Regardless of one’s profession, he emphasized the immense value of playing sports and the positive impact it can have on an individual’s life.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as the second-highest run-scorer in the IPL 2023, accumulating an impressive tally of 575 runs in 12 matches.
With one century and four half-centuries to his name, Jaiswal is displaying exceptional form.
He is currently trailing behind Faf du Plessis of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by just one run in the race for the Orange Cap, awarded to the tournament’s leading run-scorer.
Expressing his mindset, Jaiswal revealed his determination to perform well and always gives his best on the field.
Despite not everything going according to plan, he expressed joy in the team’s victory. Jaiswal emphasized the significance of the process, including his preparation and self-motivation.
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He highlighted the most satisfying aspect of his innings, which was the winning shot, as it showcased his growing ability to stay till the end and secure victory for the team.
During the post-match press conference, Jaiswal shared his thoughts on the match and expressed his commitment to contributing to the team’s success.