Virat Kohli breaks Ricky Ponting's record, enters all-time top-five elite list
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in international cricket history. The milestone was achieved during an ODI against England, where Kohli also demonstrated his continued batting prowess.
Why it matters
Kohli's achievement highlights his longevity and status as one of the most significant figures in modern international cricket.
Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glittering career during the second ODI against England, moving past Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli's 561st international appearance, taking him ahead of Ponting's tally of 560 matches. Only four players now stand above the former India captain on the all-time list, with Sachin Tendulkar continuing to hold the record. Most international appearances PlayerSpanMatchesSachin Tendulkar1989-2013664Mahela Jayawardene1997-2015652Kumar Sangakkara2000-2015594Sanath Jayasuriya1989-2011586Virat Kohli2008-2026561Ricky Ponting1995-2012560MS Dhoni2004-2019538 Kohli celebrated the landmark with another composed innings, scoring 65 off 66 balls before falling to Jofra Archer for the second successive ODI in the series. Archer, reintroduced into the attack to break India's flourishing partnership, struck with a back-of-a-length delivery that forced Kohli into a mistimed pull.
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