Kapil Dev praises Virat Kohli as a 'special talent' after reaching 15,000 ODI runs

Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev applauded Virat Kohli for reaching the milestone of 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals during the 1st ODI against West Indies on September 27, 2026. Kohli scored 139 runs off 88 balls, helping India secure an 8-wicket victory. Kapil Dev highlighted Kohli's passion and self-belief, noting his remarkable average above 60 in ODIs and equaling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 60 List A centuries. Kohli has played 315 ODIs, scoring 15,080 runs with 55 centuries and 79 fifties at an average of 59.13. Dev also wished the Indian teams good luck for the ongoing Asian Games.