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15th November Cricket History: In the history of the Indian National Cricket Team, the date of 15th November is recorded as the great achievements of two unique stars Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. This day not only marks the beginning of Tendulkar's unique journey, but also witnesses Kohli's record-breaking innings. November 15 has become a date for Indian cricket that reflects the changing nature of talent across generations and takes forward the story of Indian excellence in the game. Also read: Border-Gavaskar Trophy fever in Australia, English newspaper published news in and Punjabi with Virat Kohli's picture.
1989: Sachin Tendulkar's historic debut
On 15 November 1989, at the age of just 16, Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in a Test match against Pakistan in Karachi. Those were difficult times for Indian cricket and the pressure of playing on Pakistan's pitch was an extraordinary challenge for any budding player. In front was Pakistan's lethal bowling pair, which also included another debutant Waqar Younis. This young Tendulkar showed the kind of strength in his very first match which later became his identity. A bouncer hit his nose, but he did not give up and scored 15 runs including two fours. This innings may not have taken the form of a big innings, but his determination and courage showed that he can reach unique heights in this game in the future.
Sachin's journey lasted for 24 years, in which he made many cricket records and achieved the target of 100 international centuries, which no other player in the world could do till date. With 15,921 runs in Test cricket, Sachin gave a new identity to Indian cricket. Also read: Virat Kohli dominated as captain in international cricket, see King's great statistics here
2023: Virat Kohli's historic 50th century
Exactly 34 years later, on 15 November 2023, Virat Kohli broke an important record of his idol Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli completed his 50th ODI century while playing against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Kohli completed this century in 106 balls, which included eight fours and one six. His century was not only a record, but also a tribute to Tendulkar's legacy and also symbolized the new heights of Indian cricket in the modern era.
When he completed this century by taking two runs off the bowling of Lockie Ferguson, it was not just a milestone but a moment that showed how he has taken Indian cricket to a new level. This century of Kohli was not only a personal achievement but also an inspiration, which testifies to his commitment and hard work towards the game.
A Shared Heritage: A Confluence of Generations
The date of 15th November has become a special symbol for Indian cricket due to the contribution of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. The foundation of Indian cricket laid by Sachin, Kohli took it to the new generation and further increased the shine of Indian cricket. The journey and achievements of these two great players clearly shows that the future of Indian cricket is bright, and will continue to inspire generations to come.
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