Sporting legends hails Virat Kohli on his match winning Knock

India defeated Pakistan in yet another World Cup encounter and the Man of the match could have been just one person, Virat Kohli. Kohli showed why he averages almost a 100 in chases and why no pitch or bowling attack could have ever stopped him from winning this match for India.

Kohli’s master class 55* and support from Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni meant that India continued their unbeaten streak even on a ground where Pakistan had not lost a single match against India. But Indian bowlers stopped Pakistan for a paltry 118 and then despite a burst of energy from Mohd Amir and Mohd Sami, India kept calm and worked their way on a difficult pitch to a well-earned victory.

The match had started with former Pakistan and India cricketers being felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal and with megastar Amitabh Bachchan singing the national anthem in front of 70,000 plus fans in the Eden Gardens.

After the match, the Twitter was abuzz with praise for Virat Kohli and celebrated team India’s win on a difficult pitch. We have collated some tweets that former players and celebrities posted on their timeline about the brilliant knock by Virat Kohli.

Anil Kumble:

Former India captain and India’s highest wicket-taker in international cricket, Anil Kumble was all praises for Virat Kohli’s brilliant innings and India’s win.

Great win!! Fabulous innings by @imVkohli!! Crucial partnership with @YUVSTRONG12 #IndvsPak #WT20

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 19, 2016

Bishan Bedi:

Another former captain and one of the best left-arm spinners in cricket’s history, Bishan Singh Bedi was in full adulation mode for Virat Kolhi’s great knock.

VKohli is class above the rest & duly helps Ind beat the Eden jinx against Pak while keeping winning run intact-Well done Ind-Gr8 stuff..!!

— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) March 19, 2016

Harsha Bhogle:

Ace commentator Harsha Bhogle who saw the match live couldn’t help but share the joy of himself and his fellow commentators in the commentary box.

Two Indian greats in the commentary box, @virendersehwag and @VVSLaxman281 going into raptures over @imVkohli

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 19, 2016

Sachin Tendulkar:

Virat Kohli had dedicated his 55* to Sachin Tendulkar and had even bowed to the cricket legend after reaching his 50. Sachin Tendulkar tweeted in reply to show his gratitude and joy.

Great Win Team India. Thank you for the innings and gesture @imVkohli! #IndvsPak (1/2)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 19, 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

Brian Lara:

Another legend, Brian Lara congratulated Virat Kohli and hoped for a better performance from senior Pakistani players.

Brilliant innings @imVkohli on a tough surface… Well done!!! Expected more from @SAfridiOfficial and @realshoaibmalik with the ball.

— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 19, 2016

Sania Mirza:

India’s n.1 women’s tennis player Sania Mirza was all joyful for India’s win and praised Virat Kohli for his innings.

https://twitter.com/MirzaSania/status/711257497030496256

Harbhajan Singh:

Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh couldn’t help and tweeted his joy after India beat Pakistan for the 11^th time in World Cup matches.

INDIA INDIA INDIA all the way..Well done @imVkohli THE RUN MACHINE Top batting on turning wicket..sabash @YUVSTRONG12 important inn???????

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 19, 2016

Glen Maxwell:

Aussie all-rounder ‘the big show’ Glen Maxwell also praised India’s victory and Kohli’s innings

Well played India. Class run chase in tough conditions. Something for the rest of the competition to learn from! Good night all!

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) March 19, 2016

Michael Vaughan:

England’s Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan compared Virat Kohli to England’s Joe Root and called them both geniuses.

Like @englandcricket & @root66 India have a genius in @imVkohli …. Great to watch

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 19, 2016

Aakash Chopra:

Another former India opener Aakash Chopra knew whom to trust in such situations; Virat Kohli.

Keep Calm and Trust in Kohli ???????? #Bing #IndvPak https://t.co/yiHoVo23EQ

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 19, 2016

Also read: Virat Kohli heart-winning gesture to Sachin Tendulkar