Manchester, United Kingdom: Virat Kohli on Thursday became the fastestbatsman to reach 20,000 international runs as he anchored India´s inningsagainst the West Indies in the World Cup match in Manchester.
Kohli reached the landmark in his 417th innings with a single off WestIndies skipper Jason Holder — India´s Sachin Tendulkar and Caribbeanbatsman Brian Lara both required 453 international innings to reach thelandmark.
The West Indies bowlers, led by paceman Kemar Roach, kept India in checkwith regular wickets.
Kohli´s team reached 148 for four in 30 overs after electing to bat firstat Old Trafford.
Roach struck in the sixth over to have Rohit Sharma controversially caughtbehind off a delivery that pitched on a good length and jagged back sharplyinto the right-handed batsman.
The on-field umpire gave Sharma not out but the West Indies successfullyreviewed the decision, with technology appearing to indicate a spike insound as the ball squeezed through the gap between bat and pad.
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Sharma was surprised and disappointed as he walked back to the dressingroom.
Kohli completed his fourth successive fifty in the tournament and wasjoined by wicketkeeper-batsman M.S. Dhoni at the crease.
Defeat for West Indies, who have only won one of their six matches, wouldsnuff out their already remote chances of reaching the semi-finals. -APP/AFP
