As South Africa’s Aiden Markram lit up the World Test Championship (WTC) final with a sublime century against India, an old social media post by Virat Kohli resurfaced — and it’s now winning hearts all over again.
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The post, dating back to 2018, saw Kohli praising a young Markram for his “composure and technique,” calling him “a player to watch out for.” At the time, Markram had impressed during South Africa’s home Test series, showcasing early signs of his now-fulfilled potential. Kohli’s tweet read:
“Been very impressed with Aiden Markram. Such composure and style at the top. Definitely one for the future.”
Fast forward to the WTC final at Lord’s in 2025, and Markram has lived up to that early praise. Walking in under pressure, the South African opener delivered a classy century against a formidable Indian attack. His knock not only anchored South Africa’s innings but also ignited a wave of praise online — and Kohli’s prophetic words from 7 years ago became the highlight of the moment.
Cricket fans across platforms began resharing Kohli’s old tweet, hailing the Indian legend for spotting Markram’s talent so early. The post trended with hashtags like #WTCFinal, #Markram, and #KohliWasRight.
Markram, when asked about the viral tweet in the post-match press conference, responded with a smile:
“It’s very humbling to hear that from someone like Virat. He’s a giant of the game, and coming from him, it meant a lot back then — and still does.”
Virat Kohli, now in the twilight of his career, was seen applauding warmly from the Indian balcony as Markram raised his bat. Though rivals on the field, moments like these reflect the deep mutual respect shared among modern cricketing greats.
As the WTC final continues to unfold, one thing is certain — Kohli’s old message has added an emotional and inspiring subplot to the Markram masterclass.