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Kapil Dev Lauds Kohli's 15,000 ODI Runs: "Hats Off to Him!"
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News18•29-09-2026, 13:45
Kapil Dev Lauds Kohli's 15,000 ODI Runs: "Hats Off to Him!"
- •Cricket legend Kapil Dev praised Virat Kohli for reaching 15,000 ODI runs, highlighting his special talent and consistency.
- •Kapil Dev emphasized Kohli's exceptional batting average of over 60 and his strong passion for the game.
- •Kohli achieved the milestone during India's chase against West Indies, scoring an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls.
- •Virat Kohli is the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to cross 15,000 ODI runs, with 15,080 runs in 315 ODIs.
- •Kapil Dev attributed Kohli's success to his ability to believe in and back himself, setting him apart from other legends.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli reached the 15,000-run milestone in ODI cricket in 303 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record.
Sachin Tendulkar is the only other cricketer in history to breach the 15,000-run mark in the 50-over format.
Virat Kohli achieved the milestone during India's successful 296-run chase in the first ODI against the West Indies on Sunday, hitting an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls.
