Virat Kohli Overtakes Sachin Tendulkar | On Sunday, during the first ODI against New Zealand at the Kotambi International Stadium (BCA) in Vadodara, Virat Kohli achieved 28,000 international runs. He became the quickest player to reach the milestone, doing so in 624 innings. The former record was set by Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved the milestone in 644 innings.
Kohli stepped into the first match requiring 25 runs to achieve the milestone. Prior to the match, he had accumulated 27,975 runs in international cricket across 556 matches and 623 innings, boasting an average of 52.58. His total comprised 84 hundreds and 145 fifties.
Virat Kohli Surpasses Sangakkara, Rewrites International Run-Scoring History
In his 309th ODI for India, Kohli surpassed the 28,000-run threshold by striking a boundary off New Zealand bowler Adithya Ashok on the fifth ball of the 13th over. As a result, he surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to rank as the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket.
In the mid-innings interval, the Baroda Cricket Association honored Kohli and Rohit Sharma with a unique presentation. A cabinet positioned close to the boundary line, adorned with life-size portraits of the two athletes, was unveiled to the audience. Once their names were called, the doors swung open and the players emerged, eliciting laughter and applause.
Kohli and Rohit grinned and recognized the gesture.
The event was significant because it was the inaugural men’s ODI held at the Kotambi Stadium. Around 35,000 attendees were in attendance. Due to the few international matches hosted in Vadodara, the organisers intended to commemorate the event by acknowledging two players who have significantly contributed to India’s ODI achievements in recent years
India began the three-match ODI series with a four-wicket victory against New Zealand in Vadodara, although the pursuit became nerve-wracking following a late collapse. Virat Kohli spearheaded the chase with 93 runs from 91 balls, while skipper Shubman Gill added 56 as India finished at 306 for six in 49 overs to successfully achieve the target of 301 against the Black Caps.
Previously, New Zealand recorded 300 for 8 in their 50 overs, where Daryl Mitchell was key. Mitchell registered 84 runs from 71 balls, including five fours and three sixes, as New Zealand lost steam after a good beginning.
Openers Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls contributed 117 runs for the opening wicket. Conway hit 56 runs from 67 balls, including six fours and one six, while Nicholls scored 62 off 69 balls with eight fours. Following their performance, India retaliated with Harshit Rana, whose second spell recorded 2 overs, no maidens, 13 runs, and two wickets.
New Zealand fell from 117 without losing a wicket in the 22nd over to 198 for five by the 38th. Mitchell subsequently formed important partnerships to stabilize the innings. Rookie Kristian Clarke scored 24 not out from 17 deliveries, striking three fours towards the end of the innings.
“Happy For My Thambi”: Ashwin Applauds Sanju Samson’s Long-Awaited T20 World Cup Call-Up
December 22, 2025
Ashwin supports India’s T20 World Cup 2026 team captained by Suryakumar and Axar, complimenting Samson, Kishan, and Rinku prior to the India-Sri Lanka match. Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his support for India’s T20 World Cup 2026 lineup, stating the team is poised for a robust title defense and applauding various daring selection decisions.
‘Messi Didn’t Like Being Touched’: How Kolkata Event Spiralled Out of Control
December 22, 2025
Lionel Messi departed Kolkata swiftly following tumultuous events at Salt Lake Stadium, according to organizer Satadru Dutta. SIT investigates security breaches and financial information. Arrested organizer Satadru Dutta informed investigators that Lionel Messi shortened his Kolkata visit due to feeling very uneasy about the disorganized crowd scenes at the Salt Lake Stadium on December 13.
Silence, Scores, Selection: How Ishan Kishan Re-Entered India’s T20 World Cup Plans
December 22, 2025
Ishan Kishan: Since his white-ball international debut in 2021, the short left-handed batsman has participated in 27 ODIs and 32 T20Is. Mainly utilized as a temporary solution, the 27-year-old has not played for India in more than two years. In a brief period, Ishan Kishan faced various challenges that his contemporaries did not, including controversy
India’s T20I Captaincy Puzzle: Five Names in Focus After Gill Misses Out
December 22, 2025
Debate intensifies over Indian men’s T20I captaincy as Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill encounter scrutiny. We examine five alternatives to captain the T20I team soon. The captaincy and vice-captaincy are the most discussed subjects in Indian men’s T20I cricket right now. When Shubman Gill was assigned the latter position, as Suryakumar Yadav’s second-in-command, it appeared
Rohit Sharma Admits He Almost Quit Cricket After 2023 World Cup Final
December 22, 2025
Rohit Sharma disclosed a moment when he nearly quit cricket entirely, expressing his desire to retire early as he believed he had ‘nothing more’ to offer. Star batsman Rohit Sharma disclosed that he thought about retiring early from cricket following the loss in the 2023 World Cup. The ex-ODI captain, who guided the team to
1 Was Dropped, One Survived — The Captaincy Shield Around Suryakumar Yadav
December 21, 2025
Suryakumar Yadav kept his T20I captaincy despite struggling, whereas Shubman Gill was left out. The captaincy might have been the sole factor maintaining Suryakumar Yadav in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 plans. Why Suryakumar Yadav Was Retained Despite Poor Form Shubman Gill’s unexpected exclusion made headlines, but the more significant insight from the squad announcement
Hardik Pandya’s Monster 6 Injures Cameraman, Heartfelt Hug Wins the Internet
December 21, 2025
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya delivered an explosive exhibition of power-hitting to guide India to a decisive 30-run win over South Africa in the fifth and final T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday, clinching the five-match series 3-1. Pandya’s aggressive innings established the mood as India amassed a formidable 231 for 5. Hardik struck a 16-ball fifty
Was Shubman Gill Pushed Out? Gautam Gambhir’s Role in T20 World Cup Omission Sparks Debate
December 21, 2025
Gautam Gambhir reportedly overruled Ajit Agarkar to exclude Shubman Gill from India’s 2026 T20 World Cup team. A recent report suggests that his injury could have been utilized as a justification. Gill Dropped, Questions Raised: Did Gambhir Override Ajit Agarkar in WC Call? Men’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has been alleged to have overridden BCCI’s
Shubman Gill Left Out of T20 World Cup 2026: Ajit Agarkar Reveals the Real Reason
December 21, 2025
In a significant move, the national selection committee on Saturday excluded struggling vice-captain Shubman Gill from the 15-member India team announced for the home T20 World Cup. Multi-talented Axar Patel was named vice-captain, while the in-form Ishan Kishan secured a recall, surpassing Jitesh Sharma as the second wicketkeeper after Sanju Samson. Chairman of selectors Ajit
Why Rules Seem Different for Suryakumar? Captain’s Poor Form Raises Alarm Ahead of T20 World Cup
December 20, 2025
India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has struggled with his batting form for quite some time, and as the world cup nears, this poses a significant worry for the reigning champions. 19 innings, 218 runs with a strike-rate of 123.16, averaging 13.62. Three ducks. Not fifty. Zero hundred years. Here are the statistics from India captain