# Kapil Dev hails Virat Kohli on historic 15,000 ODI runs

2026-09-29T14:31:39+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has praised Virat Kohli for reaching 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals, calling it a remarkable achievement. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain lauded Kohli for his exceptional talent, consistency, and self-belief that set him apart from other greats of the game. Kohli is only the third batter, after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara, to cross the 15,000-run mark in ODI cricket. Dev highlighted Kohli's passion and his remarkable batting average, along with his recent record-breaking performances against the West Indies.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both sources report Kapil Dev's praise for Kohli's 15,000 ODI runs with neutral framing, focusing on talent, consistency and self-belief. The rediff.com version adds context about the West Indies performance and Ksh's growing list of achievements, while NDTV Sports emphasizes the timing (Tuesday). No significant stance difference exists. The milestone makes Kohli only the third batter, after Tendulkar and Sangakkara to reach this mark.

## Coverage

- rediff.com (neutral report) <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/why-kapil-dev-thinks-kohli-stands-apart-from-legends/20260929.htm>
  Straight report with no slant
- sports.ndtv.com (neutral report) <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapil-dev-praises-virat-kohli-for-historic-odi-achievement-hats-off-to-him-12113457#publisher=newsstand>
  Similar straight report, no slant

Tags: Kapil Dev, kumar sangakkara, ODI cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli
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