KL Rahul stepped up to the press conference before the highly anticipated IND vs NZ match, and it didn’t take long for the conversation to shift towards the incredible Virat Kohli. With Kohli on the cusp of playing his 300th ODI, Rahul couldn’t help but praise his teammate’s achievements. “He has played a lot of ODIs and a lot of international matches,” Rahul said, “I mean, words will fall short to tell Virat’s greatness.” It’s clear that Rahul holds Kohli in high esteem, and it’s hard not to agree with him given Kohli’s impressive track record.
As Kohli prepares to join the exclusive list of players who have played 300 ODIs, he’ll become the 7th Indian to achieve this milestone. Legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, and Yuvraj Singh have all reached this mark before him. It’s a testament to Kohli’s dedication, skill, and perseverance that he’s about to join their ranks.
Rahul’s admiration for Kohli is evident, and he believes that the team is in an excellent position with batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Shubman, and Shreyas all in good form. “Our team is in an excellent position as a team,” Rahul said. “Rohit Sharma, Shubman, Virat Kohli is really in good form. Shreyas has also done well. Overall, the whole team is really looking good, and Virat is definitely a very important part of the team.” With Kohli and Rohit Sharma leading the charge, the team is looking strong, and Rahul is hoping that they’ll continue to rack up the centuries.
Virat Kohli’s ODI Career
Kohli’s ODI career has been nothing short of phenomenal. In 287 innings across 299 matches, he’s scored an impressive 14085 runs, including 51 centuries and 73 half-centuries. He’s also hit 1318 fours and 152 sixes, leaving no doubt about his status as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time. As Rahul said, “Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are veteran players. And when it comes to big matches, you look at them to score a big score. And that he has been doing it for so many years. So yes, yes, hoping that many centuries are yet to come and he will play many more international cricket matches.” With Kohli showing no signs of slowing down, it’s exciting to think about what the future holds for this cricketing legend.