India star Virat Kohli on Sunday became the fastest batter to complete 25,000 runs in international cricket when he reached 12 during India’s second innings in the Delhi Test against Australia. Kohli reached the landmark in 549 international matches, going past Sachin Tendulkar (34,437), who achieved the feat in 577 innings.
Ricky Ponting (588), Jacques Kallis (594), Kumar Sangakkara (608) and Mahela Jayawardene follow Virat and Sachin (701) in the exclusive list. Kohli got to the elite club during the second session on Day 3 of the Delhi Test against Australia.
