Pakistan’s wicketkeeper batter Muhammad Rizwan dropped early birthday wishes for the star Indian batter Virat Kohli. India, who are running on a six-match streak in the ODI World Cup 2023, have two big matches coming up in the next week. The 2023 hosts are slated to lock horns with Sri Lanka on November 2 and South Africa on November 5. Not only this but the modern-day cricket icon Kohli will also celebrate his 35th birthday on November 5.
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Pakistan cricketer Muhammad Rizwan came up with a heartwarming wish for the talismanic batsman. Not only this, but he also made a bold prediction regarding Kohli’s 50th ODI hundred. Rizwan had a chat with Aaj Tak, where he said, “It’s cool that his birthday is on November 5th. I wish him a happy birthday, even though I don’t celebrate my own. I’m sending good wishes to Virat Kohli.”
The 31-year-old added, “I hope he scores his 49th ODI hundred on his birthday. I also hope he reaches his 50th ODI century in this World Cup.” The 34-year-old Indian batter has scored 48 ODI centuries and is currently one century away from equalling cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
Notably, the former India icon holds the record for maximum ODI centuries. With his 50th century, Kohli will become the first player in history to score 50 ODI centuries.
