Hyderabad:Celebrities from Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Arjun Kapoor took to social media to shower praise on the Indian cricket maestro Virat Kohli as he reached 50 ODI hundred. Virat, who became the first player in ODI history to notch up 50 centuries during the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, received accolades from the who's who of the entertainment and sports fraternity.
Amidst the electrifying match, Kohli reached the milestone with a double, moving from 98 to 100, prompting an outpouring of admiration from fans and celebrities alike. Sachin Tendulkar, present at the venue, paid tribute to Kohli on X (formerly Twitter), reminiscing about their first meeting and how a young Kohli was pranked by teammates.
Social media platforms buzzed with congratulations as Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a captivating image of Virat lifting his bat with closed eyes, expressing gratitude. Arjun Kapoor, via Instagram Stories, hailed Virat as a legend, emphasizing the blend of hard work and pure talent. Navya Nanda added fire and GOAT emojis to a picture of Virat on his knees at Wankhede Stadium, echoing the sentiment of an extraordinary achievement.
Athiya Shetty was left in awe, calling Virat's performance "Unbelievable!!!" while Randeep Hooda, sharing a set of action-packed images, bowed to the "KING KOHLI" and described the century as a cricketing spectacle. Varun Tej, through Instagram Stories, joined the chorus, addressing Virat as "King Kohli."