The only South African to hit a triple hundred in Tests, Hashim Amla's name is etched forever into the nation's cricket history. The former South Africa captain's pedigree for the longer version has long been established but his penchant for runs in the shorter formats makes him even more invaluable. He is the fastest to complete all the 1000-run multiples from 2000 to 7000 runs in ODIs and is the only current player who could challenge Virat Kohli's record of being the fastest to 10,000. However, he will be 36 years old by the time the next World Cup arrives which in the end could very well prove to be the charismatic player's swansong.
Over the years, there have been several spectacular players who have made quite the impact on cricket with their bat, continuing on the same, let us have a look at the top 6 fastest players to reach 50 international centuries.
Longevity has been a problem when it comes to play the longer formats like Tests and ODIs these days. With the emergence of T20Is, majority of the players are not adept to playing ODIs. But there have been a few players in history who excelled in the format.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium is probably the newest venue in the UAE but since it houses the ICC headquarters, it has started to host many more matches. As the men's ICC event returns to Dubai with India playing Champions Trophy matches, here's a look at a few of the big scores by openers-
Star Pakistan batter completed 6000 runs in ODI cricket. He became the joint-fastest cricketer, alongside Hashim Amla to name the record. However, the 30-year-old departed scoring 29 runs in the tri-series final against New Zealand.
Ryan Rickelton registered a brilliant double century in the first innings against Pakistan to end South Africa's long wait for the individual double ton in Test cricket. Hashim Amla was the last Proteas player to hit a double ton in Tests.
Shubman Gill is going through a dream run in ODI cricket at the moment. He missed the first couple of matches of the ongoing World Cup against Australia and Afghanistan due to dengue fever and made his comeback in the high-voltage clash versus Pakistan.
Virat Kohli smashed his 47th ODI century against Pakistan in the crunch Super Fours encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup and broke a few more records as India posted a 356-run total.
At 29, de Kock called time on his Test career last week citing family reasons, although the wicketkeeper-batter will continue to play in the shorter formats of the game.
The hosts, who are trailing 0-1 in the three-match series after losing the first Test by 113 runs, will look to bounce back and prevent a first-ever series defeat at home to their opponents.
Former South African batsman Hashim Amla has come in support of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, and thanked Lungi Ngidi for standing up for the cause.
Asked about his own excitement as Amla gears up for his maiden appearance in the league, he said that while T10 is being played professionally only in the last few years.
Hashim Amla called time on his illustrious international career with South Africa last night, and many cricketers are paying tribute to the star batsman.
Amla's career was spread over 15 years as he has played 349 matches across all formats for the Proteas and scored more than 18,000 runs which included 55 centuries.