Virat Kohli Joins Elite 28,000-Run Club in International Cricket

• Virat Kohli became the third batter globally to score 28,000 runs in international cricket on Sunday (January 11).
• He achieved this milestone during the first India-New Zealand ODI at BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
• Kohli surpassed the 28,000-run mark by hitting a four off Adithya Ashok in the 13th over.
• Only Sachin Tendulkar (34,357 runs) and Kumar Sangakkara (28,016 runs) are ahead of Kohli in total international runs.
• Kohli is close to overtaking Sangakkara and potentially Sachin Tendulkar's record in India-New Zealand ODIs.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli enters an exclusive club, becoming the third batter to score 28,000 international runs.