The Indian team has been announced for the three-match series against Sri Lanka that begins on July 27. Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in ODIs with 14,000 runs. The T20 team now has Surya kumar Yadav as their captain, while Rohit Sharma will lead the ODI team and Virat Kohli will lead the side in the 50-over series against Sri Lanka the following month. During the three ODIs against Sri Lanka, run machine Virat Kohli has a great opportunity to make history once more and add his name to the list of cricket icons worldwide. With 152 runs remaining, Virat Kohli may become one of the fastest 14,000 run scorers in ODI cricket history. He is currently just 152 runs shy of reaching 14,000 runs in the format.
Throughout his ODI career, Virat Kohli has already set these noteworthy records. In the fewest number of innings, Kohli has scored the most runs—8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, and 13,000—than any other player. With 46 ODI centuries to his credit, Kohli trails just Sachin Tendulkar in the record book. The most hundreds, 26, have been scored by Kohli when chasing in One-Day Internationals. In terms of the majority of half-centuries, Kohli also has more than 65 to his credit.
In one-day international cricket, Kohli’s average is likewise higher than 57, ranking among the top of players of his caliber.
Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakara as well as Virat Kohli will smile to the bank after getting 152 runs and propel himself to 14,000 run club. Thus, being a member of this club proves Kohli’s potential. Only two cricketers; master blaster ‘Sachin Tendulkar’ and ‘Kumar Sangakkara’ have ever played a hundred plus fifty two balls, and now ‘Virat Kohli’ is almost knocking the door of this league. His excellent hitting, or even hard work that has paid him well.
Here are some key points about the careers of Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara:
Sachin Tendulkar:
ODI runs: 18,426 runs
Centuries: 49 Centuries
Matches: 463 ODIs
Kumar Sangakkara:
ODI runs: 14,234 runs
Centuries: 25 Centuries
Matches: 404 ODIs
Virat Kohli (till now):
ODI Runs: 13,848 runs (when he completes 14,000 runs)
Centuries: 46 Centuries
Matches: 274+ ODIs (stats till now)
Virat Kohli joining this club will be a significant achievement and will put him as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of ODI cricket.
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