The Indian cricket team is set to face England in a five-match T20 and three-match ODI series before the Champions Trophy. The team for the T20 series has been announced, while the ODI team is yet to be revealed. Virat Kohli is expected to participate in the ODI series, where he has the opportunity to achieve a significant milestone.
A Chance for Virat Kohli to Make History
The ODI series against England is scheduled to begin on February 6th. This series is crucial for the Indian team as they prepare for the Champions Trophy. Virat Kohli is on the verge of completing 14,000 runs in ODI cricket, with 13,906 runs currently to his name. If he scores 94 runs in the upcoming series, he will achieve this milestone.
An Exclusive Club of Batsmen
Only two batsmen have achieved the feat of scoring 14,000 runs in ODI cricket. Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara are the only players to have reached this milestone. Sachin Tendulkar has scored 18,426 runs, while Kumar Sangakkara has scored 14,234 runs in the ODI format. Virat Kohli is currently third on the list of batsmen with the most ODI runs.
Top Batsmen with the Most ODI Runs
- Sachin Tendulkar – 18,426 runs
- Kumar Sangakkara – 14,234 runs
- Virat Kohli – 13,906 runs
- Ricky Ponting – 13,704 runs
- Sanath Jayasuriya – 13,430 runs