Virat Kohli has set a standard in international cricket with his running between the wickets. He named former Indian captain MS Dhoni and Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate as the quickest runners between the wickets in international cricket.
“Of course, its not even a question, I have been asked this question before, AB (De Villiers) has by far been the fastest I have run with between wickets, the only other guy I had so much coordination and understanding with was MS (Dhoni). Now I don’t know about the speeds between the wickets, but with him and MS I would not even have to call,” said Kohli.
“Best atmosphere I have experienced, the IPL final in 2016 was a very special day, it was very very intense, but above that is the World Cup final in 2011 in Mumbai, it was an unbelievable atmosphere. I have never experienced anything like that till 23rd October against Pakistan at the MCG. That night was something else, it was more than a sporting experience,” Kohli added.
He also talked about the worst runner between the wickets, Kohli named Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara. Kohli made a narration about a story from India’s tour of South Africa in 2018. Pujara ran out his teammate in the first innings and then got himself out in the second innings.
Kohli also spoke about the best atmosphere to play under. He talked about the ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka in 2011 and India’s T20 World Cup against Pakistan in the 2022 edition played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Virat Kohli is currently featuring in the One-day international series against Australia which is equal at 1-1. The third and final ODI match would be played at M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 22 March 2023.
Virat Kohli’s Great Record In International Cricket
Virat Kohli has a great record in international cricket across all formats. He has played 108 Test matches ( 183 innings) and scored 8416 runs with 28 centuries and 28 half-centuries out of which 7 converted into double centuries. His best score in Test matches to date has been 254 not out.
He has played 273 ODI matches ( 264 innings) and scored 12844 runs with 46 centuries and 64 half-centuries to his name with the best score of 183.
Kohli proved his worth in the T20I format with 115 matches ( 107 innings) and scored 4008 runs with 1 century and 37 half-centuries. His best score came of 122 not out came against Afghanistan during the 2022 Asia Cup.
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