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Virat Kohli's illustrious career has been defined by his ability to silence critics and set new records, cementing his status as a modern-era legend. One such critic-turned-admirer is Netherlands cricket star Wesley Barresi, who is currently participating in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.
In a peculiar turn of events, Barresi had faced Kohli during the 2011 World Cup in India. Back then, the Netherlands team squared off against the host nation in a thrilling match. During the game, after dismissing Kohli for just 12 runs, Barresi cheekily told him, "We'll never see or hear from you again."
Fast forward 12 years, and the prediction has proven dramatically incorrect. Kohli now stands on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's ODI century record. Barresi, reflecting on that incident, humorously admitted that he had underestimated the young Kohli. He said, "Maybe I got slightly cocky that night, but looking at that Indian team, they had superstars galore, and Kohli was the youngster, the timing was perfect to hand out a bit of stick. He certainly proved us wrong."
Despite their optimism during the match, the Netherlands team's hope was eventually dashed by Yuvraj Singh, who scored an unbeaten 51 off 73 balls, securing a comprehensive victory for India.
Looking back, Barresi fondly remembered the electric atmosphere in the stadium, with Sachin Tendulkar right before his eyes. In a fascinating twist, a month later, the Netherlands will once again cross paths with India in Bengaluru, marking the final league game of the ongoing tournament. Kohli's remarkable journey continues to leave a lasting impact on both friends and former critics.
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