India’s Virat Kohli Reaches 14 000 ODI Runs

India’s Virat Kohli yesterday became only the third batsman in one-day international history to go past 14 000 runs in a key Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.

Kohli, 36, entered the group match in Dubai with 13 985 runs in 298 ODIs and reached the landmark with a flowing punch through the covers off pace bowler Haris Rauf.
India are chasing Pakistan’s total of 241 all out.

Known as “King Kohli” for his prolific run-scoring, the former captain is behind only Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara (14 234 runs) and India’s cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar (18 426 runs).

Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma retired from T20 internationals after India’s World Cup triumph last year.

The two have been struggling to find their best form in both test and 50-over format due to inconsistent run-scoring, with speculation growing that they may soon retire.