Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has etched his name deeper into cricketing history by becoming the fastest player to accumulate 28,000 runs across all formats in international cricket. He achieved this remarkable feat in his 624th innings during the first One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, January 11, 2026. This accomplishment saw Kohli surpass the previous record held by legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who reached the 28,000-run mark in 644 innings. Sri Lankan stalwart Kumar Sangakkara is the third player in this elite group, having reached the milestone in 666 innings. Kohli's innings against New Zealand, where he hit a boundary off leg-spinner Adithya Ashok to cross the mark, also saw him overtake Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest overall run-scorer in international cricket, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the list. The news has been widely reported by major Indian sports news outlets like NDTV Sports, Telegraph India, Hindustan Times, and India Today, among others, all corroborating the accuracy of the claims. This significant milestone underscores Kohli's consistent performance and enduring excellence in international cricket, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. The achievement occurred in a match where India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets.