Sun Feb 23 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli Breaks Records Despite Slump, Silences Critics
**Dhaka, Bangladesh** – Virat Kohli, despite facing criticism over his recent inconsistent form, has silenced his detractors by setting two new records in India’s match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. While his performance in the opening match against Bangladesh was underwhelming, resulting in calls for his retirement, Kohli’s display against Pakistan proved his enduring class.
Kohli became the fastest batsman to reach 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record. He achieved this milestone in just 287 innings, 63 fewer than Tendulkar’s 350. A boundary in the Pakistan match brought him to the landmark score.
Furthermore, Kohli also broke Mohammad Azharuddin’s long-standing record for the most catches by an Indian fielder in ODIs. Two catches against Pakistan took his tally to 157, surpassing Azharuddin’s 156. While he remains third overall in this category behind Mahela Jayawardene (218) and Ricky Ponting (160), this achievement further solidifies his position as one of the greats of the game. Despite recent calls for his retirement due to his fluctuating performance, Kohli’s record-breaking feat serves as a powerful statement.
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