Ricky Ponting believes Virat Kohli is the best ODI player in the world and expects him to push to finish as the all-time leading run-scorer in 50-over cricket.

This century was Kohli’s first-ever ton in the Champions Trophy and his 51st in the 50-over format. Speaking on the ICC Review Podcast, Ponting showed his belief that Kohli has the best chance to end his career as the all-time leading run-scorer in ODIs.

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has praised Virat Kohli for his consistency and longevity in One Day Internationals, predicting Kohli has the fitness and hunger to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time ODI run record.

Ricky Ponting feels Virat Kohli can surpass Kumar Sangakkara anytime now but has some catching up to do to touch Sachin Tendulkar

Former Australian captain and multi-time World Cup-winning icon hailed the star India batter Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, calling him the "best ODI player" he has ever seen.

Virat Kohli made an exceptional unbeaten 100, his 51st in ODIs, to guide India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in a Champions Trophy match here on Sunday.

Ponting also reckoned that Kohli, who is now third on the highest run-scorers list in ODIs, will want to finish at the top

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Virat Kohli has the best opportunity to cement his legacy as the highest run-scorer in ODI history. Kohli's unbeaten century against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday propelled him to No.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has praised Virat Kohli as the best ODI player he's ever seen and believes Kohli has the potential to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record as the highest run-scorer in ODIs.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting recently heaped praise on former India skipper Virat Kohli, calling him the greatest ODI batsman of all time. Ponting told ICC Review: "I don't think I have seen a better player than Virat Kohli in the 50-over format.