ICC CHAMPION TROPHY 2025 :IT IS IMPORTANT TO BRING THE BEST FROM THE FIRST MATCH:KOHLI
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Dubai: Virat Kohli has won three ICC trophies. He was an important member of the Indian team that won the ODI World Cup in 2011, the Champions Trophy in 2013 and the T20 World Cup in 2023. This time, VK is in the hunt for the fourth ICC trophy. There is also the possibility of a bunch of records. So far, Virat has scored 13,963 runs in 297 one-day matches. He needs only 37 runs to reach 14,000 runs as the fastest batsman in the world in ODI cricket. Overall, he has scored 27,381 runs in international cricket. Virat is after Sachin Tendulkar (34,357), Kumar Sangakkara (28,016), and Ricky Ponting (27,483) in this list. If he can run another 103 runs in the Champions Trophy, he will surpass Ponting and rise to number three. Again, Virat has scored 529 runs in 13 matches in the Champions Trophy so far. Chris Gayle has the most runs in this tournament (791). And VK will surpass Gayle with 263 runs.
Naturally, he is looking forward to this competition with great enthusiasm. Virat told the broadcasting channel, "The Champions Trophy is happening after a long time. I always enjoy this competition. Because, consistency is the most important thing on this stage. It is important to be among the top eight teams to qualify. Moreover, the competition is also fierce."
Virat played in the Champions Trophy in 2009, 2013 and 2017. He was the captain last time. They lost to Pakistan in the final. According to Kohli, the pressure that teams face in this competition can be compared to the T20 World Cup. In his words, "There are not more than three-four matches in the league. So if the start is not good, it becomes very stressful. That is why I like the Champions Trophy. It is important to show your best from the first match." Kohli, however, is feeling other pressures. If he doesn't score runs in this tournament, more questions will arise about his international career.