Google India highlighted the similarity between Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar
On Sunday, Google India shared a list of tidbits pointing out similarities between the 2003 and 2023 Cricket World Cup finals, both played between India and Australia.
In the context of batting leadership at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Google India’s note highlighted the similarity between Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma in 2023 and the duo of Sachin Tendulkar and then captain Sourav Ganguly in 2003.
Furthermore, the note highlighted that Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar were the top scorers in their respective finals, and interestingly, both Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly took on the captaincy for the first time in leading the World Cup squad, on a 20-year contract . gap between the events of 2023 and 2003.
See the message here:
Here we meet again, 20 years later 👀🧿#INDvsAUSpic.twitter.com/LapPVd17OT
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) November 19, 2023
The note further highlighted that for both World Cups, a “Rahul” served as the wicketkeeper. Rahul Dravid took on the role of wicketkeeper in 2003, while KL Rahul took up the position for the 2023 World Cup.
In 2003, Australia seemed to have the edge, going undefeated in all group stage matches. Similarly, India is enjoying the same favorable position this year.
Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to face India in the 50-over World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Two-time champions India have shown excellent form by winning all ten matches and reaching the final against five-time winners, Australia, in the largest cricket stadium in the world.
Both teams retained the same set of eleven players who played a crucial role in their respective semi-final victories.
“Dew is one factor, and it is quite dewy at night at this location,” Cummins explained of his decision.
“I’m really proud of the group. Tough start to the tournament, but they haven’t put a step wrong since.”
Home captain Rohit Sharma said he would have preferred to bat first anyway.
“I would have batted first, big play and runs on the board,” said the opener. “It’s the biggest occasion when it comes to cricket events. We have to stay nice and calm… It’s a dream come true to captain the team in the final.”
