The 50th ODI Century of Virat Kohli is Honored at the Madrid Laureus World Sports Awards

Virat Kohli, charming Indian batter, reached a stunning milestone by completing his 50th ODI century against New Zealand in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

This incredible performance was recognized as one of the best athletic moments at the Laureus World Sports Awards, which took place on Monday (April 22) at the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid, Spain.

Kohli broke the record of 'God of Cricket'

This honor is unquestionably well-deserved since the Mumbai audience watched history made by the famous King Kohli himself. Kohli, who celebrated his 35th birthday by equaling a record century against South Africa, passed Tendulkar for the third time in the World Cup's first semi-final.
Kohli followed in the footsteps of batting hero Tendulkar, who carried the nation's aspirations for two decades, scoring his 50th ODI century in the 41st over of the Indian innings, 12 years after Tendulkar's unforgettable World Cup farewell.

India's number three batsman reached this milestone in his 279th ODI innings. Notably, Master Blaster Tendulkar was present at the stadium to watch Kohli's historic feat.

Meanwhile, Monday evening marked the 25th anniversary of the Laureus World Sports Awards, an event that recognizes outstanding individual and sporting achievements from the previous year.

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic and Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmatí won the coveted Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards.

During the ceremony, a film of memorable sporting moments was shown, including the Australian cricketer's Travis Head's spectacular sprinting catch to dismiss the Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the World Cup final.