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Xtra Time Web Desk : Legendary former Team India batter Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday wished Virat Kohli luck ahead of his 100th Test match which is to be played at Mohali from March 4.

In a video published by BCCI on Twitter, the Master Blaster said, "Congratulations on your 100th Test appearance. What a terrific achievement! It has been fantastic watching you over the years. Numbers will always have their own story, but your real strength is that you have been able to motivate the next generation and this is your immense contribution to the Indian cricket,"

Recalling the time back in 2008, when he heard of Virat Kohli for the first time, the God of Cricket stated, "Your team was playing the U-19 World Cup in Indonesia. There were certain players in the team discussing you that this is the one player to watch out for. Acchi batting kar leta hai,"

Also, reminiscing about his memories of Virat Kohli back in the 2011 Australia tour the Mumbaikar said, "I remember that we were at Canberra in Australia in 2011. There was a Thai restaurant there where we would have some nice meals. An evening after a heavy meal, you said 'Pajji bahut hogya, ab fitness par dhyan dena hai,"

"I have to say that you have left no stone unturned and have been a terrific role model as far as fitness is concerned. Cricketing numbers are a different thing and are for the world to see, but that particular evening, I remember that you said that and achieved your goal," added Tendulkar.

The 33 year old will now join an elite club of Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid etc in the list of cricketers who have played 100 or more Test matches for India.