Virat Kohli Reminds Me of My Younger Days as a Batsman - Wasim Akram

10,000 ODI runs in 205 innings; how astounding is that stat? Virat Kohli, the run-machine of India has achieved the feat on Wednesday night against the Windies to put all the cricket fanatics across the world on their feet. Meanwhile, the former Pakistan cricketer, Wasim Akram recollects his days as a batsman.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli had joined the list that has the illustrious names on it. In fact, he surpassed all those big names, as far as the numbers are concerned. During the course, the India captain also brought his 37th ODI century as well.

Virat Kohli’s hunger to score has been brilliant – Wasim Akram

Speaking to PTV sports live, the former great quoted India’s run-machine always reminds him of his old days as a batsman for his side. Don’t be surprised to the statement from Wasim Akram, as he got a purpose behind it.

The legendary fast bowler cited the hunger and desire to do well for the team are the common aspects between him and Virat Kohli, which makes him recollect the old days when he was a batsman for the team.

“Virat Kohli reminds me of my younger days when I used to be a right-handed batsman,” Akram said as quoted on PTV Sports.

Virat Kohli broke a plethora of records:

Meanwhile, the Indian skipper has garnered staggering records under his belt in the last couple of innings against the Windies. He knocked consecutive centuries and also became the second youngest to reach 10,000 ODI runs feat in Vizag.

However, Kohli is the quickest to reach the landmark and also the 5th Indian and 13th overall to complete 10,000 runs in the ODIs. During the course, he also brought up his 37th ODI century as well.

Unfortunately, despite all the astounding records, India failed to register the victory, as the scintillating knocks by Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer helped Windies to draw the game in the second ODI.