Brendon McCullum praises Virat Kohli ahead of 300th ODI at Edgbaston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 6:27 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
India's Virat Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI against England at Edgbaston on July 14, 2026. Ahead of the match, England coach Brendon McCullum lauded Kohli as a global cricket icon, acknowledging his competitive spirit and impact on the sport. Kohli's landmark appearance comes after India faced a tough 4-0 series defeat in the T20I format. With this ODI series, India aims to regain momentum as they prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with Kohli looking to improve his ODI record in England.
- •Kohli's 300th ODI on July 14, 2026, could be his last in England.
- •McCullum describes Kohli as one of cricket's finest ambassadors.
- •India seeks to bounce back from a recent 4-0 T20I series loss.
- •Kohli needs 68 runs to become India's leading ODI run-scorer in England.
- •The ODI series includes three matches across six days.
- 6:27 AMYahoo Sports — 'His legacy will outlive his career': Brendon McCullum drops ultimate praise for Virat Kohli's 300th ODI at Edgebaston
"Ahead of the India vs England 1st ODI at Edgbaston, coach Brendon McCullum paid a massive tribute to Virat Kohli as the India star prepares for his 300th ODI.
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