Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in yet another world record, shows why he is the best

Virat Kohli has made history by becoming the fastest player to reach 27,000 international runs, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of 27,000 runs in 623 innings. Kohli achieved this remarkable milestone in just 594 innings, solidifying his position as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.

This achievement is a testament to Virat Kohli 's consistency, skill, and dedication to the sport. He has been a dominant force in international cricket, with an impressive record in all formats of the game. Kohli's journey to this milestone has been marked by his ability to adapt to different conditions and opposition, making him a formidable player in all situations.

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In addition to Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, only two other players have achieved the 27,000-run mark: former Australian captain Ricky Ponting and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara. However, Kohli's record is a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication, making him the fastest to reach this milestone.

Fastest to 27000 international runs

594 innings – Virat Kohli

623 innings – Sachin Tendulkar

648 innings – Kumar Sangakkara

650 innings – Ricky Ponting

Virat Kohli scored 47 off 35 balls in the first innings of the ongoing second Test match against Bangladesh . Kohli was dismissed by Shakib Al Hasan while trying to hit the ball for a boundary. India scored 285/9 and declared the innings in response to Bangladesh's 233 all-out.  

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