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.

Virat Kohli notched up his 51st ODI century in the clash against Pakistan on Sunday (February 23) and in the process, went past the 14000-run mark in the format as well. Can he surpass Tendulkar to become highest ever run-scorer in ODIs?

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.

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

Former Australian captain and multi-time World Cup-winning icon hailed the star India batter Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, calling him the "best ODI player" he has ever seen.

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.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting recently heaped praise on former India skipper Virat Kohli, calling him the greatest ODI batsman of all time. Ponting told ICC Review: "I don't think I have seen a better player than Virat Kohli in the 50-over format.

Ponting also reckoned that Kohli, who is now third on the highest run-scorers list in ODIs, will want to finish at the top

Ricky Ponting has said that he will not write off Virat Kohli when it comes to overtaking Sachin Tendulkar's ODI runs tally. Kohli scored his 51st ODI hundred against Pakistan in Dubai on February 23.