The legendary Sachin Tendulkar graced the audience at Wankhede in Mumbai, witnessing Virat Kohli's exceptional performance that not only surpassed records but also etched his name in cricket history. Kohli's success in achieving unprecedented milestones prompted Tendulkar to offer a special gift to his successor in the form of his 2011 World Cup jersey.
Sachin Tendulkar Presents Virat Kohli with Iconic 2011 World Cup Jersey
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar graced the audience at Wankhede in Mumbai, witnessing Virat Kohli's exceptional performance that not only surpassed records but also etched his name in cricket history. Kohli's success in achieving unprecedented milestones prompted Tendulkar to offer a special gift to his successor in the form of his 2011 World Cup jersey.
Having been teammates during the 2011 World Cup, where India emerged victorious against Sri Lanka in the final at Wankhede Cricket Stadium, Tendulkar, who scored 18 runs in the final, handed over his cherished jersey to Kohli before the start of the final on Sunday. Kohli, who made 35 off 49 balls in that historic match, received the jersey that symbolized the triumph of Indian cricket.
Sachin, recognizing the significance of the jersey from the World Cup-winning match, presented it to Kohli, who later scored an impressive 49 against New Zealand at Wankhede, reaching his half-century. The gesture carried sentimental value as Tendulkar trusted that Kohli would honor and preserve the legacy associated with the iconic jersey.
During the warm-up before the toss, Kohli reciprocated the sentiment by handing over his own precious jersey to Tendulkar. This jersey held historical significance as it was the same one worn by the Little Master in his last World Cup appearance. Sachin, in a touching tribute, wrote on the jersey, 'Virat, you have made us proud,' with his signature below. The imagery captured by the ICC page revealed the erasure of the 12-year-old number 10 jersey, with Tendulkar's spelling meticulously corrected.
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