Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is only 54 runs away from becoming the second-highest run scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The right-handed batsman currently has 14,181 runs, just behind Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, who has 14,234 runs to his name. Kohli has the chance to reach this milestone during the ongoing ODI series against Australia in Perth.
Return of Two Big Names
The return of India’s two senior players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has caught the attention of cricket fans around the world. Both players are making their comeback to international cricket after a long break of almost seven months. Since both now mainly play in the ODI format, fans had been eagerly waiting to see them back on the field.
Focus on Performance and Future Plans
Before the start of the series, a change in team leadership showed that the Indian team is now looking towards the future. Although there are ongoing discussions about the future of both senior players, the team management is closely observing their performance during this tour. Both players will aim to perform well and prove their importance as key members of the squad.
Rohit Sharma Nears Two Major Milestones
Apart from Kohli’s upcoming record, Rohit Sharma is also close to achieving two major milestones. He is set to become the 11th cricketer in the world and the fifth Indian player to play 500 international matches. So far, he has represented India in 499 games across all formats.
Rohit is also just 10 runs away from completing 1,000 ODI runs against Australia on Australian soil, which would make him the first Indian player to reach this record.
