Virat Kohli, the 35-year old cricket sensation, has bid adieu to T20 Internationals, marking a significant shift in his career. As a result, fans will now have the opportunity to witness his exceptional skills in only two formats – the longer, more nuanced Tests and the thrilling One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
Virat Kohli in Spotlight as India Takes on Bangladesh
As the Indian cricket team prepares to face Bangladesh in a highly-anticipated Test series starting September 19, all attention will be focused on Virat Kohli. With his recent retirement from T20Is, fans will now have the opportunity to witness the 35-year old legend in action only in Tests and ODIs.
Often compared to the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli has consistently expressed his admiration for the master batsman, acknowledging that Tendulkar’s records are unparalleled. Currently, Kohli boasts an impressive 80 international centuries, placing him second only to Tendulkar’s remarkable 100 tons.
Virat Kohli is on the cusp of making history in the upcoming Bangladesh Test series, where he can surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record to become the fastest cricketer to reach 27,000 runs in international cricket. Kohli currently needs just 58 runs to achieve this milestone, which is well within his reach. If he scores these runs within his next eight innings, he will become the first player in the 147-year history of international cricket to reach 27,000 runs in under 600 innings, breaking Tendulkar’s record of 623 innings. This achievement would cement Kohli’s status as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
Currently, only three legendary batsmen have reached this mark: Sachin Tendulkar, Australia’s Ricky Ponting, and Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara. If Kohli succeeds in scoring the remaining 58 runs, he will become the fourth cricketer to enter this exclusive club, further solidifying his position among the all-time greats of the sport.As Virat Kohli prepares to face Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series, all eyes will be on him to achieve another historic milestone.
With his incredible talent, dedication, and passion for the game, it’s likely that he will soon join the exclusive club of cricketers with over 27,000 international runs. If he succeeds, Kohli will not only surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record but also cement his own legacy as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. The world will be watching as Kohli chases this remarkable feat, and cricket fans can’t wait to see him make history once again.
