That unforgettable moment from 2011 when Sachin Tendulkar was hoisted onto the shoulders of his Indian teammates following their second-ever World Cup triumph is a memory etched deep in the hearts of cricket fans worldwide. Team India is gearing up for the World Cup 2023 in India with the aim of emulating their past stellar memories.
In a heartfelt gesture reminiscent of the 2011 World Cup start, Virender Sehwag has conveyed his great appreciation and hopes for a grand farewell for Virat Kohli, equal to the iconic Sachin Tendulkar. Sehwag’s statement reflects the enormous respect he maintains for Kohli, recognizing the significant contributions he has made to the Indian cricket team. He envisions a moment where, if India earns its third World Cup championship, Kohli is celebrated with the same zeal, with his teammates putting him on their shoulders, just as they did in 2011 when Kohli was part of the World Cup squad.
Virat Kohli is currently 34 years old, and the 2023 World Cup is speculated to be the last World Cup in his career. Virender Sehwag said, “Cheeku (Virat) didn’t score a single century in the 2019 World Cup; this year, I hope he scores many hundreds and ends up as the leading run-scorer in the tournament. Then, I want him to be carried on the shoulders and get a round of the ground.”
Virender Sehwag, the former Indian opener, has expressed his belief that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are deserving candidates to secure a World Cup victory.
“These two (Rohit and Virat) senior players deserve to win the World Cup. Rohit Sharma was so close to getting picked for the 2011 World Cup but missed out. Later, he became the Badhshah of ODIs; he deserves to win a World Cup trophy because he is a fantastic player,” Sehwag further added.
Rohit Sharma enjoyed a remarkable run during the 2019 World Cup, leaving fans in awe of his batting prowess. His standout achievement was scoring an impressive five centuries in a single World Cup. Moreover, he claimed the top spot as the tournament’s leading run-scorer, amassing a total of 648 runs in just 10 innings. Looking ahead, mark your calendars for India’s opening league match against Australia at Chepauk Stadium, scheduled for October 8th. It’s sure to be an exciting showdown!
