India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan surpasses Sourav Ganguly becomes 2nd fastest Indian to reach 6000 ODI runs

Shikhar Dhawan became the fourth fastest batsman to reach the 6000-run mark during India's first ODI against Sri Lanka.

Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday became the 10th Indian to reach 6000 runs in ODI cricket. Dhawan reached the milestone during India's chase in their first ODI against Sri Lanka at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. Dhawan, who is India's captain in their limited overs tour of the island nation, reached the milestone in his 140th innings, thus making him the fourth fastest batsmen in terms of innings to reach the milestone.