Latest Sports News - Kohli becomes highest run-scorer in T20I cricket, overtakes Rohit

--- Kohli becomes highest run-scorer in T20I cricket, overtakes Rohit ---
India captain Virat Kohli has become the highest run-scorer in T20I cricket, achieving the feat in the second T20I against South Africa on Wednesday. Following his 72*(52), the 30-year-old has now scored 2,441 runs in T20I cricket, seven more than Rohit Sharma. Further, Kohli is currently the only batsman in international cricket to have 50-plus average in all three formats.
--- India defeat South Africa in a T20I at home for the first time ---
India defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the second T20I at Mohali on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This is the first time that India defeated South Africa on home soil after having lost their first two T20Is against them in India in 2015. The third T20I will take place in Bengaluru on Sunday.
--- Smith is a better Test batsman than Indian skipper Kohli: Panesar ---
Spinner Monty Panesar has said that Australia batsman Steve Smith is a better Test batsman than Virat Kohli. "But if you take an overall package, especially limited-overs, Virat stands out. He is overall a world-class batsman. Virat is the best batsman in the world. Smith is the best Test batsman in the world," Panesar added.
--- Vinesh Phogat becomes first Indian wrestler to qualify for Tokyo Olympics ---
Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian wrestler to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after defeating American wrestler Sarah Hildebrandt in the World Championships. Vinesh will wrestle in the bronze-medal bout against Maria Prevolaraki of Greece later on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has qualified for the Olympics in the 53-kg category.
--- I deserve more Ballon d'Ors than Lionel Messi: Cristiano Ronaldo ---
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he deserves to end his footballing career with more Ballon d'Or awards than Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. "Messi is in the history of football. But I think I have to have six or seven or eight Ballon d'Ors to be above him," he added.