Abhishek became the fastest player to reach 1,000 T20I runs for a single country in terms of balls faced and also the quickest Indian based on matches played. His milestone broke Australia’s Tim David’s global record of 1,000 runs in 569 balls, achieved earlier this month.

Previously, India’s Suryakumar Yadav held the second spot, taking 573 balls, while New Zealand’s Finn Allen took 611 balls. Abhishek narrowly missed breaking Virat Kohli’s record, who reached the mark in 27 innings. However, Abhishek became the fastest Indian to reach the milestone, achieving it in 28 innings.

The global record for fewest matches to 1,000 runs remains shared by England’s Dawid Malan and Czech Republic’s Sabawoon Davizi with 24 matches. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson (995) and Tilak Varma (991) are close to joining Abhishek in the 1,000-run club.

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Reacting to the development, YSR Congress Party chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy shared his thoughts. Jagan on Pujara retirement said that his discipline, patience, and fighting spirit strengthened Team India and brought pride to the nation.

In his message on X, Jagan praised Pujara’s resilience and called him the true brand ambassador of Test cricket. He further added that Pujara’s determination and never-give-up attitude would inspire young cricketers for generations.

Pujara played a major role in some of India’s most memorable overseas Test victories. His unforgettable knocks in Australia and England remain etched in cricketing history. Known for his calmness under pressure, he earned the respect of teammates, opponents, and fans alike.

As Jagan on Pujara retirement noted, his journey will always be remembered as a symbol of courage and discipline in Indian cricket. Fans continue to celebrate him as a legend of the game.

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