Ricky Ponting, a former captain of Australia, was affected by Virat Kohli’s praise for Anushka Sharma and said that in men’s sports, such things are rarely expressed.
Due to a subpar performance in the Super 12 stage, Team India was unable to advance to the Asia Cup 2022 final. Despite the defeat, the Rohit Sharma-led team and cricket fans were treated to the much-anticipated 71st century by star batsman Virat Kohli. He hit an unbeaten 122 off just 61 balls during the Super 12 match against Afghanistan to reach this milestone. He had last achieved a century in November of 2019 before this. After getting struck, Virat paused to thank his daughter, wife, and actress Anushka Sharma for supporting him through difficult moments.
“I’ve learned a lot over the past 2.5 years. In November, I will turn 34 years old. Therefore, certain ceremonies are no longer held. Actually, I was a little taken aback. I didn’t expect this format to be used in this way at all. This is a very meaningful moment for me and the squad since I’ve been working really hard for it “After getting a tonne of points, Virat Kohli stated.
“It was the result of a variety of factors. The group has been friendly and supportive. It provided me with the room to develop my game. I’m aware that there was a lot going on outside of me. They really did maintain my proper perspective. I also gave my ring a celebratory kiss. You see me standing here as a result of all that Anushka, who supported me throughout all of these trying moments, has helped me put into perspective. This one hundred is in honor of both her and our young daughter Vamika “Added he.
Ricky Ponting, a former captain of Australia, was moved by Kohli’s words to Anushka and noted that in men’s sports, such things are rarely expressed.
“It’s wonderful to see him back in action. It’s wonderful to see him back and smiling. You know, that’s the thing. He was ecstatic, and I imagine he feels relieved that the game is over. It is also extremely pleasing to hear that he spoke quite warmly about his wife’s impact on the last few years of his life. Many of those issues remain taboo, particularly in men’s sports “Ponting commented on the ICC Review.
“Just the influence your family and other close relatives have had on you professionally. Having said that, it’s great to see Virat back in the running as well “Added he.
Regarding the match with Afghanistan, Kohli’s performance enabled India to reach its 213-run goal. Afghanistan’s response was only 111/8, and Team India triumphed by a margin of 101 runs.
Currently, Kohli is a member of the Indian team that will face Australia in a three-match T20I series beginning on September 20.
