Cricketers congratulate Mohammad Kaif on crossing 10,000 first-class runs

A solid middle-order batsman and a live-wire on the field, Mohammad Kaif still holds a special place in the hearts of Team India fans, despite last playing an international match over a decade back. He continues to ply his trade at the domestic level, captaining Chattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy. He recently completed a personal milestone in his career, going past 10,000 first-class runs.

In 178 matches, he averages 39.84, with 19 centuries to his credit. He featured in a total of 125 ODIs and 13 Tests for the national side in a career that extended from 2000-2006. He was also part of the 2003 World Cup team. He played a stellar role in the finals of the 2002 NatWest series, steering India home with an unbeaten 87. He came into the limelight when he captained the Indian U-19 team to victory in 2000.

In 2014, he jumped into the political bandwagon, joining the Indian National Congress ahead of the Loksabha elections.

Cricketers took to Twitter to congratulate the 35-year old on reaching the landmark:

Suresh Raina:

Congratulations brother @MohammadKaif for achieving a wonderful milestone on completing 10,000 runs in first class cricket !! pic.twitter.com/1PX7bX0lh6

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) October 10, 2016

Yuvraj Singh:

Many congratulations @MohammadKaif on reaching ten thousand runs in first class cricket what a milestone buddy !

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 10, 2016

Ayaz Memon:

@MohammadKaif Congrats on the landmark!

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 9, 2016

Rahul Sharma:

Congratulations @MohammadKaif bhai for completing 10,000 first-class runs and @parthiv9 bhai complete 9000 first class runs God bless

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) October 9, 2016

Anil Kumble:

Well done @MohammadKaif and @parthiv9 on your milestone. Great effort!

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 9, 2016

Harbhajan Singh:

Irfan Pathan:

Congratulations my friend @MohammadKaif for completing 10000 runs..way to go

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 9, 2016

A man whose fielding took Indian team at another level reached a big milestone 10,000 first class runs...great stuff Bhaisaab @MohammadKaif

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 9, 2016

Virender Sehwag:

Congrats @MohammadKaif ji,on 10,000 first-class runs.9000 to Daud Daud ke hi bhaage honge.Is pakdam pakdai ur 2nd fav sport?#MehnatiBatsman pic.twitter.com/ddts5INiOZ

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 9, 2016