Virat Kohli he added to his impressive performance in the second ODI against England, going past the Australian captain Ricky Ponting becoming the fifth most-capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli’s 561st international appearance, taking him past Ponting on 560 matches. Only four players above the former India captain on the all-time list, Sachin Tendulkar continues to hold the record.
Many international features
| A player | Sleep | Similarities |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1989-2013 | 664 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 1997-2015 | 652 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 2000-2015 | 594 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 1989-2011 | 586 |
| Virat Kohli | 2008-2026 | 561 |
| Ricky Ponting | 1995-2012 | 560 |
| MS Dhoni | 2004-2019 | 538 |
Kohli celebrated the mark with another innings produced, scoring 65 off 66 balls before falling. Jofra Archer for the second consecutive ODI in the series. Archer, who was once again brought in to break India’s developing partnership, was hit by a long-on delivery that forced Kohli to start the pull in the wrong direction. The ball flew up and Adil Rashid completed a good catch from third man. Before his dismissal, Kohli played a major role in setting up India’s innings. At first he added 60 times and Rohit Sharma after opening he made 26, before stitching together a 67-run stand and Shreyas Iyer putting India in a dominant position. The century also saw Kohli achieve another milestone. It was his 14th score of 50 or more in ODIs against England, equaling West Indies legend Viv Richards for the second most scores against the opposition. Only Kumar Sangakkara, with 15 wickets and 50 plus England, is ahead of India’s batting star. Kohli’s latest feat further underscores his longevity in the limelight. Since making his international debut in 2008, the 37-year-old has racked up more than 28,000 international caps as he became one of only a handful of players to have played more than 560 games for his country.
