Virat Kohli equals the record of NZ veteran cricketer, now preparing to leave behind the former captain
Team India's star batsman Virat Kohli took a brilliant catch of Romario Shepherd in the first ODI against West Indies. With this, Virat Kohli equaled former New Zealand captain Ross Taylor in terms of taking the most catches in ODI history. The record of catching the most catches in ODI history is in the name of former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene.
The Indian team defeated the West Indies by 5 wickets in the first ODI on Thursday. A strange thing was seen in this match that star batsman Virat Kohli's turn did not come. However, Virat Kohli registered an amazing achievement in his account.
Virat Kohli has always been ahead in making his presence felt. He took a brilliant catch of Romario Shepherd off Ravindra Jadeja in the first ODI against the West Indies. With this catch, Kohli achieved a very special achievement. Kohli has joined former New Zealand captain Ross Taylor in joint fourth place in terms of most catches in ODI cricket history.
Virat Kohli took the 142nd catch of his career. Ross Taylor also took 142 catches in his career. The record for taking the most catches in ODI history is in the name of former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene. Jayawardene has taken 218 catches in his career.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is second in terms of taking the most catches in ODI history. Ponting has taken 160 catches during his career. Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin is in third place on this list with 156 catches. Virat Kohli's next target will be to leave Mohammad Azharuddin behind.
Of course, Virat Kohli did not bat in the first ODI, but fans are expecting big innings from him in the remaining two ODIs. Kohli showed in the Test series against the West Indies that he is in good shape. The second ODI between India and West Indies will be played on Saturday. Kohli is expected to play big innings when his turn comes.