IND vs PAK: Anushka Sharma, Athiya Shetty Post Special Instagram Stories For Virat Kohli, KL Rahul After Their Terrific Tons vs Pakistan
Published - 11 Sep 2023, 10:08 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:47 AM
India National Cricket Team batting great Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma shared a special Instagram story for her husband after he smashed a spectacular century in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four clash against Babar Azam-led Pakistan National Cricket Team at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Monday, September 11.
Virat Kohli was unbeaten on Sunday at the score of 8 before the match was called off due to rain. On Monday, Kohli batted with positive intent and accelerated his innings exceptionally well. The 34-year-old raced towards his half-century off 55 balls and his innings consisted of 4 fours.
Virat Kohli then smashed the bowlers all over the park and completed his marvelous ton off 84 balls, with 6 fours and 2 sixes. Kohli smashed some of the most beautiful-looking sixes and finished his innings with an unbeaten 122 off 94 balls, with 9 fours and 3 sixes.
Kohli and KL Rahul (111) smashed terrific centuries in the match and they were involved in a sensational 233* runs partnership in 194 balls that pushed Pakistan on the back foot.
Anushka Sharma was extremely impressed with Kohli’s performance and she took to her Instagram story to shower rich praise on her husband. She also congratulated KL Rahul for his ton. She wrote for Kohli: “Super Knock, super guy.” Also, Athiya Shetty labeled the duo as “champions”.
Here are Anushka Sharma, and Athiya Shetty’s Instagram Stories:
Athiya also shared a post with the caption: “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise… You are everything, I love you. #1”
View this post on Instagram
Congratulations to Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for their 100s – Sachin Tendulkar
Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar took to X to praise the batters and highlight a positive sign for India.
“Congratulations to Virat and KL for their 100s. One big positive sign for #TeamIndia is that all our top 6 batters – Rohit, Shubman, Virat, KL, Ishan and Hardik have scored runs at various stages in the 2 matches. Well played! Keep it up,” Sachin Tendulkar wrote.
Congratulations to Virat and KL for their 100s.
One big positive sign for #TeamIndia is that all our top 6 batters – Rohit, Shubman, Virat, KL, Ishan and Hardik have scored runs at various stages in the 2 matches.
Well played! Keep it up.#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/yVspWsg4Ax
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 11, 2023
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif also lauded KL Rahul for his sensational comeback and Kohli for his consistency.
“Outstanding batting show by our Indian top order! KL Rahul’s sensational comeback, and Virat Kohli’s consistent brilliance against Pakistan never ceases to amaze. Huge congratulations to @imVkohli on reaching 13,000 ODI runs,” Mohammad Kaif wrote.
Outstanding batting show by our Indian top order! KL Rahul's sensational comeback, and Virat Kohli's consistent brilliance against Pakistan never ceases to amaze. Huge congratulations to @imVkohli on reaching 13,000 ODI runs ? #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/NdB8DITywV
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 11, 2023
Tagged:
Anushka Sharma Athiya Shetty IND vs PAK 2023 India National Cricket Team India vs Pakistan 2023 KL Rahul Pakistan National Cricket Team Virat Kohli