IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Test record

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli etched his name in cricket history once again on Monday, becoming the fastest player to reach 27,000 international runs. He achieved this milestone during the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

Kohli surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of reaching 27,000 runs in 623 innings. The former Indian captain accomplished this feat in just 594 innings, showcasing his remarkable consistency and batting prowess.

Other cricket greats who have crossed the 27,000-run mark include former Australian captain Ricky Ponting and Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara.

Fastest to 27000 international runs:

• 594 innings - Virat Kohli
• 623 innings - Sachin Tendulkar
• 648 innings - Kumar Sangakkara
• 650 innings - Ricky Ponting

Prior to this achievement, Kohli had amassed an impressive 8871 Test runs, 13906 ODI runs, and 4188 T20I runs. His exceptional batting has consistently contributed to India's success in international cricket.

Most runs in international cricket:

• 34,357 runs - Sachin Tendulkar (782 innings)
• 28,016 runs - Kumar Sangakkara (666 innings)
• 27,483 runs - Ricky Ponting (668 innings)
• 27,012 runs - Virat Kohli (594 innings)
• 25,957 runs - Mahela Jayawardene (725 innings)