India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli achieved a unique feat in the second Test between Australia and India on Sunday (February 19). The right-handed batsman left behind great Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting as he became the fastest player to score 25,000 runs in international cricket. Kohli crossed the 25,000-run mark in style with a boundary at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
congratulations @imVkohli on reaching international runs in international cricket!
Simply sensational #TeamIndia , #INDvAUS , @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/Ka4XklrKNA— BCCI (@BCCI) February 19, 2023
List of batters to score 25,000 runs fastest
Virat Kohli (549 international matches)
Sachin Tendulkar (577 innings)
Ricky Ponting (588 innings)
Jacques Kallis (594 innings)
Kumar Sangakkara (608 innings)
Mahela Jayawardene (701 innings)
(more to follow)