NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, a cricket genius, reached 26,000 international runs, becoming the fastest player to do so, surpassing legendary Sachin Tendulkar. He celebrated the milestone with a six in the World Cup match against Bangladesh.
After scoring 85 in an important game against Australia, he went on to play an undefeated 55-inning innings against Afghanistan.
And just now, against Bangladesh, Kohli (103*) scored his 48th ODI century.
Kohli is one of the most productive players of his time because of his consistency and voracious appetite for runs.
The distinguished group of international cricketers who have amassed a career total of 26,000 runs or more is comprised of just three outstanding players.
A new generation of cricket players is motivated by Kohli's records and accomplishments, which solidify his status as a true sport icon.
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET'S HIGHEST RUNS:
34,357 by Sachin Tendulkar in 664 matches,
28,016 by Kumar Sangakkara in 594 matches,
27,483 by Ricky Ponting in 560 matches,
26,026 by Virat Kohli in 511 matches, and 25,957 by Mahela Jayawardene in 652 matches.