NEW DELHI: Star India batsman Virat Kohli on Sunday became the fastest to reach the 25,000-run mark in international cricket.
Kohli achieved the feat in 549 international matches in all formats, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (34,437), who hit the mark in 577 innings.
Kohli came to the exclusive club in the second session of Day 3 of the Delhi Test against Australia.
Kohli achieved the feat in 549 international matches in all formats, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (34,437), who hit the mark in 577 innings.
Kohli came to the exclusive club in the second session of Day 3 of the Delhi Test against Australia.
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Australian great Ricky Ponting (27,483) is third on the list. He scored 25,000 runs in 588 innings.
South African Jacques Kallis (594 innings) is fourth on the list followed by Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara (608) and Mahela Jayawardene (701).