Rajkumar Sharma praises Virat Kohli’s preparation, mentality and match-winning role after an unbeaten 139 took Kohli past 15,000 ODI runs and added to his century tally.
Rajkumar Sharma credits Kohli’s work ethic and preparation for a dominant 139* that pushed him past 15,000 ODI runs.
Kohli’s knock included 10 fours and a career‑high nine sixes in a single ODI innings and helped India complete the chase.
With the innings Kohli reached 15,080 ODI runs, 55 ODI centuries and an overall average of 59.13 across 315 matches.
Kohli's childhood coach reacts to 139 and 15,000-run milestone "The way he dominated, it was great to see": Kohli's childhood coach reacts to 139 and 15,000-run milestone ANI 27 Sep 2026, 23:40 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed the batter's achievement of reaching 15,000 ODI runs, calling it a huge milestone and saying the entire country would be proud of the feat.
With the knock, Kohli's ODI tally rose to 15,080 runs in 315 matches and 303 innings, at an imposing average of 59.13. Sharma also lauded Kohli's dominant century, saying his performance was a testament to the preparation and commitment that have defined his career. Chasing 296, Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 off 88 balls, smashing 10 fours and nine sixes at a strike rate of over 157.
He also rewrote several records during his sensational knock. His nine sixes were the most he has hit in a single ODI innings. 'It is a huge achievement, and honestly I am very happy.
New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed the batter's achievement of reaching 15,000 ODI runs, calling it a huge milestone and saying the entire country would be proud of the feat. He praised Kohli's champion mentality, work ethic and preparation, particularly after re
By Utkarsh Rathour New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Indian cricket legend and former captain Kapil Dev on Tuesday hailed Virat Kohli's achievement of reaching 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, praising the batter's talent, consistency and belief in himself. Speaking to ANI, Kapil said Kohli's achievement was a testamen
Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev hails Virat Kohli for his great achievement in the One Day Internationals. During the 296-run chase in the 1st ODI against West Indies, Virat touched the 15,000-run mark in the 50-over format.On Sunday, September 27, the Indian batting maestro scored 139 runs off only 88 balls, with
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], September 28 (ANI): Following their match-winning centuries against the West Indies in the first ODI, Indian batting superstars Virat Kohli and skipper Shubman Gill reflected on their camaraderie, with the veteran praising the India Test and ODI captain for his leadership and batti
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], September 28 (ANI): Following their match-winning centuries against the West Indies in the first ODI, Indian batting superstars Virat Kohli and skipper Shubman Gill reflected on their camaraderie, with the veteran praising the India Test and ODI captain for his leadership and batti
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif lauded Virat Kohli for his remarkable run in ODIs, saying the star batter's fitness, hunger, dedication and consistency are qualities that the youth can learn from. Kaif recalled the criticism Kohli faced after being dismissed for consecutive
Loading more related stories...
Open the app view to save this story, compare related coverage, and continue from the same source.