Two of Indian cricket‘s greatest icons, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, met in New York ahead of Team India’s next T20 World Cup match against the USA on Wednesday. The reunion sent fans into a frenzy when a photo of the two legends together was shared online by renowned Indian sports journalist and host of the popular show ‘What the Duck,’ Vikram Sathaye.
Tendulkar, who is in the United States for the T20 World Cup, attended the thrilling India vs Pakistan match on Sunday, where Rohit Sharma’s team secured a narrow six-run victory. The picture of Kohli and Tendulkar, last seen together during India’s 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, marked their first public appearance together since then. During that match, Kohli scored his 50th ODI century, breaking Tendulkar’s record for most one-day international hundreds. Kohli’s gesture of bowing to Tendulkar after his achievement was widely acknowledged by the Master Blaster himself.
Their latest meeting not only highlights the mutual respect and camaraderie between the two cricketing legends but also builds excitement among fans as India prepares for their upcoming T20 World Cup match against the USA.
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar Reunite in New York Ahead of India’s T20 World Cup Match Against USA
However, it is unknown whether Tendulkar and Kohli met to discuss cricket. Despite Kohli’s recent struggles as an opener in the T20 World Cup matches against Ireland and Pakistan, where he was dismissed cheaply, he is in red-hot form, coming off an Orange Cap-winning season in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore. If they did discuss cricket, Tendulkar would be the perfect advisor, given his extensive experience and success opening the innings for India. Regardless of the nature of their meeting, fans are thrilled to see two of Indian cricket’s greatest legends together.
