- By Vishal Pushkar
- Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Star India batter Virat Kohli is on the brink of breaking yet another monumental record, this time one held by Sachin Tendulkar—the record for being the fastest player to reach 27,000 international runs.
Kohli, who already holds the record for the most centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs), is now just 58 runs away from joining the elite club of cricketers who have surpassed 27,000 runs in international cricket.
The upcoming India vs. Bangladesh Test series, part of the World Test Championship, presents Kohli with the opportunity to become the fastest cricketer in history to achieve this milestone.
Tendulkar currently holds the record, having reached 27,000 runs in 623 innings (across all formats). Kohli, on the other hand, is poised to accomplish this feat in just 591 innings, making him the quickest to this achievement.
Kohli's pursuit of this record reflects his continued dedication and drive, even after having won all three ICC white-ball tournaments and being one of the greatest modern-day batsmen. His skill, composure, and relentless hunger for success keep him in pursuit of even greater milestones, cementing his legacy alongside the likes of Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara—all members of the 27,000-run club.
Cricket fans around the world are eager to see Kohli achieve this feat in the upcoming matches, potentially before his 600th international innings, further solidifying his place among the legends of the game.