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Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma (Image source: Twitter)
Amidst all the hype around Virat Kohli's 100th appearance in the longest format of the game, India won the toss and chose to bat first in the first Test against Sri Lanka. However, before the toss, Kohli was felicitated by the BCCI.
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It was well and truly a historic moment as playing 100 Tests is a big achievement. The 33-year-old became the 12th Indian cricketer to achieve this feat. However, what caught everyone's attention was the fact that alongside Kohli, even his wife Anushka Sharma was present during the ceremony.
Several people didn't like the fact that his wife was present on the field. A few fans on Twitter felt that Anushka shouldn't have been there and demanded a logical explanation for the same.
However, a few people defended her as well. Some Twitter users pointed out that the wives of players are always there during such ceremonies. Thus, this sparked a debate.
In the meanwhile, India's head coach Rahul Dravid presented Kohli with a special cap for the special occasion. He said that it was "well deserved". Meanwhile, Kohli thanked BCCI for giving him an opportunity to play 100 Tests for the country.
“It is a special moment for me. My wife is here and so is my brother. Everyone is very proud. It is indeed a team game and it couldn’t have been possible without you. Thanks to the BCCI as well. In present day cricket, with the amount we play with three formats and an ITL, the one takeaway the next generation can take from me is that I played 100 games in the purest format," said Virat Kohli, as quoted by News 18.
Bahot players ke hue hai aise big occasion,lets accept the fact she was there coz she is ANUSHKA SHARMA
— De-wang (@RetardedHurt) March 4, 2022
What is Anushka Sharma doing on the field. Is she even allowed as per rules?
— Dr. Bradpeet Sandhu 𓃵 (@Bukowhiskey) March 4, 2022
Why Anushka Sharma is on the ground can someone please explain? pic.twitter.com/WR5zJ2H8IH
— ruchika naarang (@ZaftigRuchi) March 4, 2022
Can BCCI explain what was Anushka Sharma doing on the field? Is this a family event or an international test match. Don’t make mockery of cricket just to satisfy some inflated egos. pic.twitter.com/VQBX8xS99N
— Da_Lying_Lama🇮🇳 (@GoofyOlives) March 4, 2022
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma during the felicitation.#100thTestForKingKohli #INDvSL #ViratKohli100thTest #VK100 https://t.co/mDorGbDB1l pic.twitter.com/K5bzgEtq3i
— Mihir Dhawan (@imMdhawan) March 4, 2022
It's not wrong in anyone sharing that for husband for which is a memorable moment for them👍👍👍👍 pic.twitter.com/8Sm4VbjSqb
— Virupaksha (@Virupak90940296) March 4, 2022
I do not understand what is Anushka ma’am doing on the ground?? Never seen any other family member of any cricketer howsoever big he may be present during the cap presentation. Even anjali ma’am wasn’t on ground during Gods last test. @Abhinandan673 https://t.co/NBvWpn8b5l
— Param Jain (@pune109) March 4, 2022
Chutiyapa ki bhi had hoti hain what anushka is doing here instead of bollywood ... #INDvsSL #SLvsIND #ViratKohli 👎👎 pic.twitter.com/io1dHKoo11
— Shrikant (@CricketIsLife18) March 4, 2022
Couldn't be a better moment than this🥺Playing the 100th Test matches 🇮🇳😘getting felicitated with your Wife standing next to you😘🇮🇳#VK100 #100thTestForKingKohli #ViratKohli #AnushkaSharma #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/oFTmfvxZKF
— Rahul Raj (@ricky_n_rahul) March 4, 2022
Anushka Sharma is the luckiest fan girl of Virat Kohli😒❤️#100thTestForKingKohli #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/FPv4Ohjgfh
— 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐘𓃵 (@Nara__Raakshasa) March 4, 2022