Virat Kohli passes 15,000 ODI runs as India beat West Indies
Kohli remained not out on 139 off 88 balls as the hosts romped to an eight-wicket win in their first ODI of the series.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra lauded Virat Kohli's aggressive approach in white-ball cricket, highlighting how retiring from Test matches has allowed the 37-year-old to unlock a new level in ODI batting. Kohli's 55th ODI century, a rapid 139 off 88 balls, saw him cross the milestone of becoming the fastest batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
The ex-captain smashed a record nine sixes, the highest he had ever struck in an ODI innings. Chopra shared his thoughts with Cricinfo, noting that quitting Test cricket has brought clarity and enjoyment to Kohli's career.
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