Virat Kohli beats Ricky Ponting’s record, enters all-time elite list of top five | Cricket News

Virat Kohli of India (ANI photo)

Virat Kohli He added another milestone to his illustrious career as he overtook the Australian superstar in the second ODI against England Ricky Ponting Became the fifth most capped player in the history of international cricket. This match was Kohli’s 561st international appearance, surpassing Ponting’s record of 560 matches. Only four players now sit above the former India captain on the all-time list, with Sachin Tendulkar continuing to hold the record.

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Kohli celebrated the milestone with another clinical innings, scoring 65 runs off 66 balls before falling to Jofra Archer This is the second consecutive ODI in the series. Archer rejoined the attack and broke India’s flourishing partnership with a long ball that forced Kohli to pull the ball at an ill-timed moment. The ball flew out from the top edge and Adil Rashid took an easy catch from third man. Kohli played a key role in stabilizing the Indian innings before being dismissed. He first added 60 points Rohit Sharma After scoring 26 runs in the opener, before stitching together a 67-run stand Shreyas Iyer Putting India on the high ground. Kohli also achieved another notable achievement in his half-century. This was the 14th time he scored 50 or more in an ODI against England, tying West Indies legend Viv Richards as the second-highest score against an opponent. Only Kumar Sangakkara, with 15 50-plus games against England, ranks ahead of India’s batting stars. Kohli’s latest milestone further underlines his remarkable longevity across disciplines. Since making his international debut in 2008, the 37-year-old has amassed over 28,000 international runs while becoming one of the few cricketers to have played more than 560 games for his country.