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.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Virat Kohli is on the verge of becoming the top ODI run-scorer, having recently achieved his unbeaten century against Pakistan. Kohli's impressive performance places him close to surpassing Kumar Sangakkara and leaves him with a substantial chase to catch Sachin Tendulkar.

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.

Ricky Ponting reserved the highest praise for Virat Kohli after his maiden Champions Trophy century made the run chase look easy against Pakistan.

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