Special days in cricket history: 15 November holds a special place in the history of Indian cricket. Because on this day the achievements of the country’s two great batsmen, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, are celebrated. From this day, not only Sachin’s career started but also the record broken by Kohli was achieved.
A coincidence between Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar
On this day in 1947, Don Bradman scored his 100th first-class century. Whereas Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut with Car Unis on this day in 1989. On this day in 2013, after 24 years, Sachin returned to the pavilion after scoring 74 runs in his last Test innings against West Indies.
Sachin made his debut at the age of 16
On 15 November 1989, 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar made his debut for India in a Test match against Pakistan in Karachi. Pakist. bowler Waqar Younis was also debuting in this match. Facing the bowling attack of Younis, Tendulkar batted strongly without coming under any pressure. Despite being hit by a bouncer on Sachin’s nose, he did not lose his composure and scored 15 runs in 24 balls with the help of two fours.
Kohli broke Kohli’s record today
This was the beginning of Sachin’s illustrious career of 24 years. In which he scored 15921 test runs, breaking all cricket records. And scored a historic 100 international centuries. Now exactly 34 years later, on 15 November 2023, Kohli broke Tendulkar’s record of most ODI centuries by scoring his 50th century during the World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand in Mumbai.
Kohli scored his 50th ODI century in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Cemented his status as one of the greatest players of the modern era. He scored a century by giving two runs off the ball of Lockie Ferguson. In which he hit eight fours and one six in 106 balls.
Sachin-Virat will be remembered
By breaking this record, Kohli showed his determination and hard work. Along with this, he carried forward the legacy of his idol Tendulkar. Who set a new benchmark in ODI cricket. Both these achievements on November 15 underline the impact of Tendulkar and Kohli on Indian cricket. Which will set a great example for the coming generations.
