World Cup 2023: Anushka Sharma is all heart for Virat Kohli's 49th century, says 'A gift to himself on his birthday'

Achieving a major feat in the India vs South Africa game on Sunday, 5 November, Virat Kohli scored his 49th ODI hundred. Proving his mettle as one of the most accomplished run scorers for India, the 49th ODI hundred came on the star cricketer’s 35th birthday on Sunday. As Virat Kohli received double congratulations for his record-equalling 49th as well as his birthday, his beloved wife Anushka Sharma also shared a special message for him. Marking both his birthday and the 49th ODI hundred, Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram stories and shared a short, yet sweet note. Anushka Sharma’s special message to Virat Kohli Anushka shared a picture of Virat from the cricket ground as he looked upward after hitting the century. Along with that, she wrote a message that read “Apne birthday pe khud ko present” (A present to himself on his birthday). https://www.instagram.com/stories/anushkasharma/3229335750821550729 Earlier in the day, the actress shared another post wishing her dearest husband on his 35th birthday. Sharing a couple of hilarious pictures of the former India captain, Anushka wrote, “He is literally EXCEPTIONAL in every role in his life! But somehow continues to add more feathers to his glorious hat. I love YOUUU through this life and beyond and endlessly so, in every shape, form, through it all, whatever it may be so.”

Sachin Tendulkar and others congratulate Virat Kohli

Ever since Virat Kohli brought up his 49th ODI ton in the ODI World Cup contest against South Africa, congratulatory messages have been pouring in from across the country.

As he now stands equalled with Sachin Tendulkar, the Master Blaster himself shared a tweet congratulating Virat. “Well played Virat. It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year. I hope you go from 49 to 50 and break my record in the next few days. Congratulations!!” he wrote. https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1721147544389185802 Many other celebrities from the sports fraternity as well as the film industry also showered him with best wishes and congratulatory messages. On the personal front, Anushka Sharma who has been an avid supporter of her husband is often seen attending his matches and standing strong through all the odds and evens. India vs South Africa match Speaking about the India vs South Africa fixture, Virat Kohli who came to the pitch after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal stood unbeatable at 101. Adorned with 10 boundaries which significantly took India to a formidable total of 326/5, Virat Kohli stomped his 49th ODI hundred on Sunday, thus now equalling the century record of legendary Sachin Tendulkar.