Cannot explain the feeling to win it in front of Sachin Tendulkar - Kohli

AFTER PLAYING A MATCH-WINNING knock against Pakistan in the World T20 at Kolkata, Indian batsman Virat Kohli said that to win it in front of his idol and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar was emotional for him.

Kohli made an unbeaten 55 off just 37 balls on a pitch that was difficult to execute shots easily. His contribution put India over the line comfortably with six wickets and 13 balls to spare.

Speaking to bcci.tv, Kohli said,

"I can't express the feeling...Sachin Tendulkar was up there in the stands. I have seen Sachin paaji do that for India for years together and seen how people shout for him. I have gotten a chance to do it in front of him and he was celebrating. I cannot explain that feeling as a youngster who has grown up playing cricket because of him. To be able to do it in front of him and give him happiness. I am very grateful for it and it was a very emotional moment."

Kohli bowed down to the Master Blaster on reaching his fifty at the Eden Gardens to show what it meant to him to perform in front of the maestro.