Sachin Tendulkar my hero, I will never be as good as him: Virat Kohli

Kohli achieved a significant milestone on November 5 as he scored his 49th ODI hundred, equalling the world record set by Tendulkar.

Virat Kohli said that he will never be as good as Sachin Tendulkar after equaling the Indian legend's record of 49 ODI hundreds on November 5 during the World Cup clash against South Africa.

Kohli achieved a significant milestone on November 5 as he scored his 49th ODI hundred, equalling the world record set by Tendulkar.

The record-equalling century came off 119 balls, demonstrating Kohli's exceptional batting prowess. It was a special day for him, not just because of the record but also because it was his birthday.

He expressed his gratitude for the love from fans and described the experience as "the stuff of dreams."

"It's quite special. It's all too much to take for me right now. To equal my hero's record, it's quite special for me. I grew up watching him bat and he's perfection when it comes to batting. I will never be as good as him. He is always going to be my hero whatever happens. It has been an emotional journey for me. I know from where I have come and to stand here and receive that appreciation from him, it means a lot to me."