Sachin Tendulkar reacts to Virat Kohli's 50th ODI century; Here's what he said
Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar warmly congratulated Virat Kohli as the Indian batting maestro achieved a historic milestone by scoring his 50th ODI century during the ICC ODI World Cup Semifinal against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Kohli's exceptional feat broke Tendulkar's previous record, making him the first batsman in the world to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Kohli achieved his 50th century in his 291st match and 279th inning, surpassing Tendulkar's record in terms of both matches and innings. Tendulkar, who scored 49 centuries in 462 innings, expressed his joy and admiration for Kohli's achievement in a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter).
In his message, Tendulkar recalled his first meeting with Kohli in the Indian dressing room, where the young cricketer was playfully pranked by teammates into touching Tendulkar's feet. Tendulkar fondly remembered the laughter shared that day and highlighted how Kohli had touched his heart with his passion and skill.
Tendulkar expressed immense happiness that an Indian cricketer had broken his record and conveyed his joy that Kohli achieved this milestone on a grand stage—the World Cup Semifinal—and at Tendulkar's home ground.
"I couldn’t be happier that a young boy has grown into a 'Virat' player," Tendulkar remarked, celebrating the growth and success of the Indian cricketing sensation.
The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 15, 2023
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
