Delhi: Indian cricket team's great batsman Virat Kohli has made another big achievement in his name in ODI cricket. He crossed the mark of 15 thousand ODI runs by playing a brilliant inning of 139 runs in the first ODI against West Indies. Kohli achieved this milestone in just 303 innings, which is the fastest in ODI history.

Aggressive style shown in the innings of 139 runs

In this match, 'King' Kohli appeared in a completely different style. Kohli, who usually rotates the strike and emphasizes on single-double in ODI cricket, openly attacked the bowlers this time. His innings included 9 sixes, which is his highest number of sixes in a single innings of ODI so far.

Kohli, who made his ODI debut in 2008, has made a name for himself in cricket for a long time on the basis of his consistency and technique. However, a new combination of aggression and confidence was seen in his batting against West Indies.

What did Kohli say on changing himself?

After his 139-run innings, when the right-handed batsman was asked about his changed batting style, he said, “I am now enjoying playing with a more open mind and complete freedom. This is what is working for me, because I feel very free mentally. For this, I am also keeping my body well fit.”

Kohli further said, “The way cricket is constantly changing, to reach that level, I had to take my game a level or two higher. I increased the gear of my game and it is a great experience for me to adapt myself in a new way in this exciting phase of my career. Be it playing for India or in the Indian Premier League (IPL).”

It is noteworthy that this innings of Kohli shows that with experience his game is also developing in a new style.