Rohit Sharma added another milestone to his illustrious career when he walked onto the field for his 500th international match during the first ODI against Australia in Perth. Although the captain managed only 8 runs in the game, his overall tally reached 19,708 runs across formats by this landmark appearance. With this, he joined an elite group of cricketers who have played 500 international matches, but when it comes to run-scoring by this stage, there are five legends who remain far ahead. (News18 Hindi)
Topping the list is star batsman Virat Kohli. By the time he reached his 500th international appearance, Kohli had amassed a remarkable 25,582 runs across Tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals. Known for his consistency, fitness, and ability to dominate across conditions, Kohli stands ahead of every other cricketer in the world at this stage of their career. (News18 Hindi)
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting occupies the second position. By his 500th international match, the two-time World Cup-winning skipper had scored 25,035 runs. A key pillar of Australian cricket during its golden era, Ponting was renowned for his aggressive batting style and sharp leadership. (News18 Hindi)
Surprisingly placed third on the list is ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar. By his 500th international match, the batting legend had scored 24,874 runs. Tendulkar achieved this milestone entirely in Test and ODI cricket, as the T20 International format did not exist in the early phase of his career. (News18 Hindi)
South Africa’s all-round powerhouse Jacques Kallis ranks fourth. By his 500th game, he had collected 24,799 runs. Besides his batting brilliance, Kallis was also a formidable bowler, with over 500 international wickets to his name, making him one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. (News18 Hindi)
Closing the top five is India’s dependable ‘Wall’, Rahul Dravid. A symbol of patience and technique, Dravid had scored 23,607 runs by the time he played his 500th international match. His contribution extended beyond batting, as he also kept wickets for India in ODIs during a crucial phase. (News18 Hindi)
