Virat Kohli - India's cricket icon with the magic touch

India's Virat Kohli celebrates after reaching his 49th century, equalizing with Sachin Tendulkar's record of most number of ODI centuries Virat Kohli against South Africa on Sunday, Nov 5, 2024. - AFP

NEW DELHI (AFP): Virat Kohli on Sunday made a 49th one-day international century, taking him level with Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record, but he will remain wary of any comparisons with his fellow cricket icon.

Kohli, celebrating his 35th birthday, reached the milestone ton in his 277th innings in the World Cup game against South Africa in Kolkata while Tendulkar needed over 400 visits to the crease.