Kohli Downplays 28,000-Run Milestone, Focuses on Team Win Against NZ

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Firstpost•11-01-2026, 23:30
Kohli Downplays 28,000-Run Milestone, Focuses on Team Win Against NZ
- •Virat Kohli achieved the 28,000 international runs milestone, becoming the third batter after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
- •He reached the feat in just 624 innings, making him the fastest to this milestone.
- •Kohli scored 93 off 91 balls in India's four-wicket victory against New Zealand, narrowly missing his 54th ODI century.
- •He emphasized playing according to the situation and helping the team win over personal milestones.
- •Shubman Gill also contributed with a half-century, expressing happiness to be back among the runs.
Why It Matters: Kohli prioritizes team victory and situational play over personal milestones, despite achieving a major career record.
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