Indian Virat Kohli (ANI Image)
Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glittering career during the second ODI against England, overtaking Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli’s 561st international appearance, making him surpass Ponting’s tally of 560 appearances. Only four players now stand above the former India captain on the all-time list, with Sachin Tendulkar still holding the record.
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| player | a period | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1989-2013 | 664 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 1997-2015 | 652 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 2000-2015 | 594 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 1989-2011 | 586 |
| Virat Kohli | 2008-2026 | 561 |
| Ricky Ponting | 1995-2012 | 560 |
| MS Dhoni | 2004-2019 | 538 |
Kohli celebrated the feat with another composed innings, scoring 65 off 66 balls before falling to Jofra Archer for the second successive ODI in the series. Archer, reintroduced into the attack to break up India’s burgeoning partnership, hit a backwards delivery that forced Kohli to take an errant pull.
The ball flew off the top edge and Adil Rashid completed a comfortable catch from third man. Before his dismissal, Kohli played a key role in stabilizing India’s innings. He added 60 points for the first time
Rohit Sharma
After making the opening 26, before putting together a stand of 67
Shreyas Iyer
To put India in a leadership position. The half-century also saw Kohli achieve another notable feat. This was his 14th score of 50 or more in an ODI against England, tied with West Indies legend Viv Richards for the second-most scores against the opposition.
Only Kumar Sangakkara, who has scored more than 15 against England, is ahead of the Indian batsman. Kohli’s latest achievement underscores his impressive longevity across formats. Since making his international debut in 2008, the 37-year-old has amassed more than 28,000 international runs while becoming one of the few cricketers to have played more than 560 matches for his country.