Top 5 current batsmen with most international runs

1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli’s surge in international career is nothing short of a fairy tale. The Delhi lad set benchmarks for fitness and continued his run-scoring spree to become one of the best modern-day batsmen. From being a chubby impulsive youngster to a world-class athlete– Kohli has flourished by leaps and bounds during the course of his international career.

Even after donning the skipper’s role, runs kept flowing off Kohli’s willow as he kept scoring runs while tumbling several records in his cricketing journey. After breaking into the national side in 2008, Kohli has quickly paved his way to becoming one of the leading run-scorers in international crickets. The right-hander is currently poised at eighth position in the illustrious list.

31-year-old Kohli still has a long way to go before bid adieu to international cricket. Considering his fitness levels, the Indian skipper is still expected to play many years and etch even more run-scoring records on the international stage.

‘Captain Kohli’ is even touted to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record if he continues playing the sport with the consistency which he possesses. While representing India in 416 matches, Kohli has scored 21901 at an exemplary average of 56.15. The prolific batsman also has 70 tons and 104 half-centuries to his name.