Virat Kohli Becomes Second Batter to Reach 15,000 ODI Runs
· Sports · Indian Express, India Today, Times of India
Virat Kohli reached 15,000 runs in the 50-over format during the first ODI match against the West Indies at the Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Kohli brought up his half century in 40 balls, joining Sachin Tendulkar as the only other batter to achieve the milestone. The 37-year-old batter has stated that the upcoming ODI World Cup will be his final tournament for India. Kohli noted that maintaining intensity across 10 matches at a T20 level of intensity in foreign conditions will demand a significant physical and mental effort. He aims to secure his second ODI World Cup trophy after winning the title on home soil in 2011.
Why it matters
Kohli's milestone marks a rare statistical benchmark in international cricket as he prepares for his final World Cup campaign with the Indian team.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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