Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Becomes Fastest Player to Reach 27,000 International Runs

Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli has once again scripted his name in the record books as he surpassed the legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, for being the fastest man to score 27,000 international runs. Kohli achieved this remarkable feat during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur in 2024 as he etched his name as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. The ability with which he has gone at the highest level for India time after time earns him comparisons alongside some of the game’s greatest, including Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara.

Virat Kohli crushes Sachin Tendulkar’s massive record.

Nothing new to Virat Kohli anymore is breaking records, and therefore, crossing the mark of 27,000 international runs placed him aside as the fastest cricketer in history. It only took him 594 innings to smash through Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 623 innings. The fact that Kohli has been able to supersede the ‘God of Cricket’ Tendulkar himself, as many consider him says it all about dominance on the international stage for Kohli.

Kohli now stands alone on that unique pedestal of being the only cricketer who has scored over 27,000 international runs in fewer than 600 innings. Sangakkara (648 innings), Ricky Ponting (650 innings), and several others have crossed this mark, but no one does it with such speed and consistency as Virat Kohli.

India vs Bangladesh 2024 Test, historic Kohli feat

Those came in the second Test of the India vs Bangladesh 2024 series at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium. India played an aggressive brand of cricket, some cricket specialists say, unlike England’s ‘Completely switched Indian Test cricket strategy. After Bangladesh had been restricted to 233 by dominant bowling, India erupted in their first innings.

Kohli scored a big knock of 47 here and once again had a blend of aggression with precision. His innings may have been truncated, but what grabbed all the limelight was that his international runs career tally put him into a league of cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar(623 innings), Ricky Ponting (650 innings), and Kumar Sangakkara (648 innings).

Kohli’s Record-Breaking Journey and Indian Cricket’s New Era

He is the synonym for Indian cricket’s dominance for nearly two decades. Since his international debut in 2008, Virat Kohli has virtually broken all the records and led India to historic victories in all formats. His hunger for runs, unparalleled fitness, and leadership qualities make him stand along with his contemporaries. With this latest milestone, Kohli continues to add to his impressive legacy.

The Indian cricket team has been seen playing some explosive cricket in the 2024 India vs Bangladesh series, mainly during the first innings of the second Test. Starting from the aggression shown by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma who batted boundaries to help the team achieve its fastest 50 and 100 in record time, the country was given the treatment of Kohli’s aggressive contribution to the innings that helped India declare a rate of 285/9 within 34.4 overs.

The Indian cricket team, with a strong hold over the World Test Championship table and eyeing an unbeatable series performance against Bangladesh, looks to hold the top position besides adding another feather to India’s cap.

With a three-Test series against New Zealand and a five-Test tour of Australia later in 2024, Kohli gets ready to perform outstandingly under extreme challenges.

Praises and Thoughts Over Kohli’s Achievements

The latest success Virat Kohli is basking in has gained applause from every nook and corner of the cricketing world. Former England captain Michael Vaughan compared India’s attacking approach in the Kanpur Test with England’s ‘Bazball’. Vaughan resorted to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to hail India’s new aggressive strategy as “a reflection of England’s attacking approach.”.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, Indian cricket’s governing body, also lauded Kohli’s success. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah acknowledged Kohli’s role and contribution to Indian cricket. Kohli has garnered a lot of respect from all quarters due to his consistent run of form, and this milestone testifies to his sustainability and outstanding performance across the formats.

Conclusion: Kohli’s Legacy and Future Milestones

Virat Kohli just adds more records – there is no argument about his status to occupy a place among cricket’s all-time greats. He now stands as the quickest to reach 27,000 international runs, surpassing that of Sachin Tendulkar. With consistent performances, an aggressive batting style, and an insatiable desire for victory, Virat Kohli represents the greatest hope for an Indian cricket team that continues to pursue further glory.

Kohli’s record career will surely continue to inspire millions of his fans around the world and with years of cricket left in the pipeline for him, he is probably going to break numerous more records. With India looking to add even more victory to their kitty in the upcoming series against New Zealand and Australia, Kohli’s participation will form a vital part of the tour.