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'Yes, He Is Selfish!' Did Venkatesh Prasad Blame Virat Kohli For His 121-Ball Century?

image-lomo4jdzVirat Kohli [AP Photos]

On November 5, 2023, India's cricket stalwart, Virat Kohli, achieved a remarkable milestone by notching his 49th One Day International (ODI) century, a feat that placed him on par with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. This significant accomplishment occurred during India's ICC World Cup 2023 encounter with South Africa in Kolkata, where Kohli showcased his prowess as a batter.

In the wake of this monumental achievement, Venkatesh Prasad, the former Indian fast bowler, delivered a resounding response to Kohli's critics who had labeled him as "selfish" and accused him of being overly fixated on personal milestones. 

Prasad took to his social media platform to laud Kohli's unapologetic dedication to pursuing the dreams of millions, relentlessly striving for excellence, and contributing to his team's success.

Despite the accolades showered upon Kohli for his innings, there were detractors who claimed he was solely motivated by personal gains. They pointed to a perceived deceleration in his performance towards the end of the innings. Prasad staunchly defended Kohli, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the team's triumph and his continuous quest for excellence.

In a powerful statement, Prasad declared, 

"Hearing funny arguments about Virat Kohli being Selfish and obsessed with personal milestone. Yes Kohli is selfish, selfish enough to follow the dream of a billion people, selfish enough to strive for excellence even after achieving so much, selfish enough to set new benchmarks, selfish enough to ensure his team wins. Yes, Kohli is selfish."


During the match, Kohli forged a pivotal partnership with Shreyas Iyer, accumulating 134 runs for the third wicket. His remarkable innings featured 10 well-timed boundaries.

When bestowed with the Player of the Match title for his 49th ODI century, Kohli humbly downplayed any comparisons to Tendulkar, showcasing his sportsmanship and humility.