Mahela gives classy reply after Kohli shatters Sri Lanka great’s world record at T20 WC

Virat Kohli shattered Mahela Jayawardene's long-standing world record at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. The former India captain smashed 64 off 44 balls against Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval.

Rekindling his love affair with Adelaide Oval in the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday, Indian run-machine Virat Kohli played a sublime knock to help Rohit Sharma and Co. register an impressive win over Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh in the Super 12 stage of the showpiece event. Kohli top-scored for India as the Rohit-led side edged Bangladesh by five runs at the Adelaide Oval. The 33-year-old also shattered Mahela Jayawardene's long-standing world record at the grandest stages of them all - the World Cup.

Congratulating Kohli by sharing a special message for the former Indian skipper, Jayawardene said that the star batter of the Asian giants has been a warrior throughout his iconic career. “Records are meant to be broken. Someone was always going to break my record, and it's you, Virat. Brilliant mate, congratulations. You've always been a warrior. Form is temporary but class is permanent. Well done, buddy,” said Jayawardene in a video shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday.