November 15 is a significant date in Indian cricket, marked by key moments celebrating two of the country’s greatest players: Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. This date signifies the beginning of Tendulkar’s legendary career and highlights a major record set by Kohli. Together, these milestones reflect the evolution of Indian cricket across generations.
Sachin Tendulkar Debut
On November 15, 1989, a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar made his debut for India in a Test match against Pakistan at Karachi. In front of a hostile battery, including yet another debutant, Waqar Younis, Tendulkar showed exceptional courage. Even after taking a bouncer on his nose, he progressed to score 15 runs off 24 balls, including two boundaries.
Sachin Tendulkar Era
This was just the beginning of a remarkable 24-year era for Tendulkar, during which he set numerous records. He scored a total of 15,921 runs in Test matches and became the only batsman to achieve the incredible milestone of 100 international centuries, a record that still stands today.
Virat Kohli following Tendulkar’s Legacy
After Sachin Tendulkar, On 15th November 2023 Virat Kohli soared over Tendulkar’s record of the most centuries in ODIs with his 50th century during the World Cup semifinals against New Zealand in Mumbai.
In the hallowed stadium of Wankhede, Kohli made his 50th 100 with a single off Lockie Ferguson. He reached the 50th ODI century with a total of 106 balls, hitting eight fours and one six. This one underlines Kohli’s skill and concentration but also pays tribute to Tendulkar, Kohli’s idol, setting a record in One-Day Internationals.
These multiple feats on November 15 are celebrations of the immense contributions made by Tendulkar and Kohli to Indian cricket, which stands for a powerful legacy of excellence trying to cross generations.
