Ricky Ponting believes Virat Kohli is the best ODI player in the world and expects him to push to finish as the all-time leading run-scorer in 50-over cricket.

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has praised Virat Kohli for his consistency and longevity in One Day Internationals, predicting Kohli has the fitness and hunger to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time ODI run record.

Ricky Ponting feels Virat Kohli can surpass Kumar Sangakkara anytime now but has some catching up to do to touch Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli is more than 4,000 runs adrift of Sachin Tendulkar in the list of leading one-day international scorers but former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes the 36-year-old can still surpass the Indian maestro if he remains hungry.

Legendary Australian skipper Ricky Ponting heaped huge praises on star Indian batter , calling him the best ODI batter he has ever seen. Kohli's unbeaten century against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 not only guided the Men in Blue to an important victory but also saw him surpass Ponting on the list of all-time highest run-scorers in international cricket.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Virat Kohli has the best opportunity to cement his legacy as the highest run-scorer in ODI history. Kohli's unbeaten century against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday propelled him to No.

Virat Kohli made an exceptional unbeaten 100, his 51st in ODIs, to guide India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in a Champions Trophy match here on Sunday.