The star Indian batsman Virat Kohli is gearing up for his much-anticipated return to the cricket field. As India gets ready to take on England in an upcoming ODI series, the excitement among supporters is palpable. While Shubman Gill will be leading the Indian side, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Virat Kohli. Fans are eager to witness Kohli back in action after a considerable hiatus. During this series, Kohli is approaching a significant career landmark. As soon as he steps out to bat in the upcoming match, he will equal a notable record held by the former captain Sourav Ganguly.
Virat Kohli ready to play his 300th ODI innings
Virat Kohli has appeared in 311 ODI matches for India so far, stepping out to bat in 299 of those encounters. This means that the next time he walks onto the field, it will mark the 300th innings of his ODI career. Only a select few Indian players have reached such a high number of innings, making this a milestone of immense significance for Kohli. It is worth noting that Sourav Ganguly also played exactly 300 innings in his entire ODI career before announcing his retirement. Ganguly achieved this feat over the course of 311 ODI appearances, and Kohli is now set to join him in this elite group.
Virat Kohli nears 15,000 ODI runs
In his 311 ODI matches to date, Kohli has amassed a total of 14,797 runs. He is now within striking distance of completing 15,000 runs in this format. If Kohli finds his rhythm against England, he could reach this historic milestone during the current series itself. Should he achieve this, he would surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record and create a new chapter in cricketing history. This return is particularly noteworthy, as Kohli was selected for the previous ODI series against Afghanistan but had to be withdrawn at the last moment. Kohli played his last international match against New Zealand in January of this year, and this England series will mark his return to the international stage after that period.
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most ODI innings
In the realm of ODI internationals, the record for playing the most innings remains firmly with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. He played 463 matches and batted in 452 of them. He is followed in this list by the former Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya, who batted in 433 innings. Looking at Indian batsmen, the player with the second-most innings after Tendulkar is Rahul Dravid, who played 318 innings. Additionally, former captain Mohammad Azharuddin finished his ODI career with a record of batting in 308 innings.
