India vs Pakistan: Sporting fraternity hails Virat Kohli's epic knock in win; Sourav Ganguly calls him great player

New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s sensational unbeaten 82-run knock in India’s epic four-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their T20 World Cup opener was on Sunday hailed as one-of-a-kind innings by the cricketing fraternity led by iconic batter Sachin Tendulkar.

In front of a packed 90,000-plus crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Kohli redeemed himself with a magical 82 not out of 53 balls as India snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in one of their most memorable wins against Pakistan.

“Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life. It was a treat to watch you play, the six off the back foot in the 19th over against Rauf over long on was spectacular! Keep it going,” Tendulkar tweeted.

“Thriller of a game which has beautifully set up India’s T20WC campaign! Crucial contributions by a number of individuals, but a special mention to Hardik’s partnership with Virat which was very crucial for TeamIndia.”

.@imVkohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life. It was a treat to watch you play, the six off the back foot in the 19th over against Rauf over long on was spectacular!