Published: Mar 01, 2025, 10:38 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 01, 2025, 10:38 PM (IST)
India star batter Virat Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI on Sunday, and New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips said the Indian batting icon’s “legacy” will shine through the years while “inspiring” generations of young cricketers.
On Sunday, Kohli will become the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh.
“Obviously, he’s an incredible player. And to know him a little bit personally myself is awesome. He’s an incredibly hard worker, and what he’s done for the sport, but also for Indian cricket and also people coming through the game as youngsters now is absolutely fantastic,” Phillips said.
The Kiwi all-rounder said playing 300 ODIs in modern-day cricket where emphasis has shifted to T20s is a massive achievement.
“I think his legacy going forward will be remembered for a long time, inspiring a lot of people. And 300 ODIs, that’s a big feat, especially in today’s age, where one-day cricket isn’t played as often as it used to be. So, it’s really cool for him,” Phillips added.
The clash between India and New Zealand will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Though both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals, they will be looking to end the group stages on a positive note.
