Virat Kohli reacts to breaking Sachin Tendulkar's ODI hundreds record: 'It feels like a dream'

Virat Kohli made it a day to remember on Wednesday as he shattered a  during India’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai. When Kohli got to his century in 106 deliveries against the Kiwis, he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries. The 35-year-old now has 50 ODI tons, the most by any batter in the history of 50-over cricket. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table Kohli said that eclipsing the Master Blaster’s record felt like a dream. “Well, I’m feeling (pauses). Again, the great man just congratulated me. It feels like a dream. Too good to be true. Big game for us and I played the role so that the guys around me can come and express themselves,” Kohli told official broadcasters Star Sports during the innings break. “As I said, for me the most important thing is to make my team win. I’ve been given a role this tournament and I’m trying to dig deep. That’s the key to consistency - play according to the situation and play for the team. It’s the stuff of dreams.

Sachin paaji was there in the stands. It’s very difficult for me to express it. My life partner, my hero - he’s sitting there. And all these fans at the Wankhede,” added Kohli.