Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in an ODI WC

Tendulkar posts heartfelt note for kohli

“The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player," Tendulkar said.

“I couldn’t be happier that an Indian broke my record. And to do it on the biggest stage - in the World Cup Semi-final - and at my home ground is the icing on the cake.”

MUMBAI: India’s Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in an ODI World Cup during his side’s semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Virat went past Sachin’s mark of 673 runs, achieved in the 2023 edition, with a single against Glenn Phillips. Agencies

Most runs in an ODI World Cup:

Virat Kohli (IND) - 711* (2023)

Sachin Tendulkar (IND) - 673 (2003)

Matthew Hayden (AUS) - 659 (2007)

Rohit Sharma (IND) - 648 (2019)

David Warner (AUS) - 647 (2019)

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