Virat Kohli is set to embark on another record-breaking journey in 2024, following a remarkable year that may not have included a World Cup victory but certainly captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
This year kicks off with Kohli wielding the bat once again, and early signs indicate he's poised to create a slew of records. A mere 152 runs stand between him and becoming the fastest to reach 14,000 ODI runs, a record currently held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Looking ahead, the maestro is on the verge of completing 10,000 test runs this year. With 9,000 already under his belt, the next 1,000 runs would secure yet another milestone. While the journey might be challenging, Kohli's form suggests that breaking this record is well within his grasp.
In the T20 format, Kohli is inching closer to becoming the fourth-highest run scorer in international cricket, requiring just 35 runs to surpass the likes of Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, and Kieron Pollard.
As India gears up for a Test series against England, Kohli stands a chance to secure the highest run-scorer title in the upcoming five-match series. Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 2535 runs against England demands a mere 544 runs from Kohli's capable bat.
Moreover, Kohli sees the opportunity to become India's highest run scorer across all formats against England, needing just 21 runs to eclipse the current record held by Tendulkar.
In the context of milestones, Kohli is tantalisingly close to becoming the first Indian batsman to accumulate 4000 international runs against Australia, needing just 30 runs more. Meanwhile, he is set to shatter the record for the most international centuries by an Indian batsman, requiring only one more century to surpass Tendulkar's current mark.
Lastly, Kohli has the chance to become the highest run scorer for India in Test matches against Bangladesh, trailing by 383 runs behind Tendulkar's record of 820 runs.
As we anticipate the unfolding cricket season, all eyes are on Kohli, the king of the cricketing realm, as he aims to etch his name deeper into the record books. The cricketing world eagerly awaits another chapter in the extraordinary 'Kohli Dictionary,' where words like impossible hold no ground. With confidence in his abilities, fans believe that even the toughest records will bow to Kohli's prowess.