If you’ve been following cricket for the last decade, you know that watching Virat Kohli is less about the sport and more about witnessing someone obsessively chasing perfection. Every time we think he might be slowing down, he goes out and does something that makes everyone stop and stare at their screens.The latest milestone? He just hit 28,000 runs in international cricket. Now, on its own, that’s a massive number. But what makes it special is the speed at which he reached it. He’s become the fastest player to ever do it, crossing the finish line much earlier than the legends we used to think were untouchable.When you think of 28,000 runs, you’re looking at years of waking up early, surviving lean patches, and playing through pain. For Virat, it isn't just about the flick of his wrist or those iconic cover drives; it’s about his mindset. He doesn’t just play games; he chases down totals like his life depends on it.We often compare him to the greats like Sachin Tendulkar, and while those debates will never end, this particular record settles one thing: nobody has been as consistent as him over such a long period. Achieving this feat faster than anyone else means that for years, he simply didn’t have a "bad season" that lasted long enough to pull down his averages.It’s actually quite humbling to think about. Whether it’s a high-stakes Test match or a quick-fire T20, the hunger remains the same. As fans, we sometimes get used to his greatness and start taking it for granted. But a moment like this reaching 28k runs reminds us that we are lucky to be watching a once-in-a-generation athlete while he is still at the top of his game.What’s next? Knowing Virat, he probably isn't even thinking about the record today. He's likely already focused on the next match, the next ball, and the next win for India. And that is exactly why he keeps breaking these records.
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