After yesterday’s win over arch-rivals Pakistan, there’s not an iota of doubt that Viral Kohli is THE heir to Sachin’s legacy. In case you missed, the world witnessed a historical moment during the match yesterday. Celebrities who flew down to watch the match at the stadium were Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani and family, Abhishek Bachchan and none other than God himself, Sachin and his family. (and ofcourse there was Aftab Shivdasani too :D)
After reaching his half-century, Virat Kohli bowed down towards the stand as an emotional gesture towards his childhood idol, Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin acknowledged the reverence by showing a thumbs-up, smiling ear to ear.
He later took to Twitter to thank Kohli for the show of respect.
Great Win Team India. Thank you for the innings and gesture @imVkohli! #IndvsPak (1/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 19, 2016
Virat Kohli: I bowed down to Sachin Tendulkar in the stands. I started playing cricket due to him. #INDvPAK #WT20 pic.twitter.com/9w1LCZRGWY
— Sachin Tendulkar FC (@Sachin_Lover) March 20, 2016
Team India returning to the dressing room after the game, waved to me. Felt like I never left the team...#IndvsPak (2/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 19, 2016
Thank you for the positive energy & wishes. To do it in front of my idol @sachin_rt feels surreal. #Grateful pic.twitter.com/YaOMT4T6oD
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 20, 2016