Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli reached another remarkable milestone on Wednesday, surpassing a world record previously held by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Already renowned for holding the record for most centuries in One-Day Internationals, Kohli became the fastest player to score 16,000 runs in List A cricket, a category encompassing both domestic and international one-day matches. He achieved this feat in just his 330th List A innings, highlighting his incredible consistency and dominance at the crease.
The record-breaking moment came during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where Kohli represented Delhi against Andhra Pradesh. He scored a commanding 131 runs, guiding his team to a strong position and reinforcing his reputation as one of cricket’s most formidable batters. His achievement not only strengthened his individual legacy but also added a new chapter to cricketing history, demonstrating his ability to challenge and surpass long-standing records set by past legends.
Kohli’s career is marked by extraordinary consistency, skill, and a remarkable list of accolades. In 2018, he received India’s highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, for his phenomenal 2017 season, where he amassed 2,818 international runs across formats.
He has also earned the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy multiple times, including consecutive ICC Cricketer of the Year awards in 2017 and 2018, and was named Cricketer of the Decade for 2011–2020. His contributions were further recognized with the Padma Shri in 2017, following a prolific 2016 season and India’s ascent to the top of the Test rankings.
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A dominant figure in ODIs, Kohli has repeatedly been recognized as ICC ODI Player of the Year, complementing his record-breaking career with numerous ICC titles, including World Cups and Champions Trophies. With every milestone, Kohli continues to cement his status as one of the greatest batters of the modern era, rewriting cricket records and inspiring fans worldwide.
