Many More 100s Left in Him’: KL Rahul Hails India’s Batting Icon Who Approaches 300th ODI

KL Rahul Lauds Virat Kohli Ahead of His 300th ODI Match

• KL Rahul’s Praise for Kohli:
  Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul expressed immense admiration for Virat Kohli, who is set to play his 300th ODI match on March 2 against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rahul highlighted Kohli’s remarkable career and importance to the team.
• A Milestone to Celebrate:
  Kohli will become the seventh Indian player to feature in 300 or more ODIs, joining a prestigious list that includes Yuvraj Singh (301 matches), Sourav Ganguly (308), Mohammad Azharuddin (334), Rahul Dravid (340), MS Dhoni (347), and Sachin Tendulkar (463).
• Rahul’s Tribute to Kohli:
  Reflecting on Kohli’s career, Rahul said, “Words fall short of explaining the kind of player he has been… that’s a lot of games, international games, and he has been a great, great player. He is an important senior player whom we always look up to. Hopefully, many more hundreds left in him.”
• Acknowledging Kohli and Rohit’s Impact:
  Rahul also spoke about the crucial roles both Kohli and Rohit Sharma play in the Indian team. He praised their consistency in big games and expressed hope that both players would continue to score many centuries in the future. “Virat and Rohit are always the players we look up to. Hopefully, many more hundreds and games left in them,” Rahul added.
• India’s Strong Start in the Champions Trophy:
  India secured their semi-final spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan with comfortable chases. Rahul also credited the good form of players like Rohit, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer for their contribution to the team’s success.
• Virat Kohli’s Impressive ODI Stats:
  Kohli has played 299 ODIs, scoring 14,085 runs at an average of 58.20. His tally includes 51 centuries and 73 fifties. He holds the record for most ODI centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record when he scored his 50th century during the 2023 ODI World Cup against New Zealand.