Sachin became highest run scorer in ODIs on Oct 16, 2000
Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar became the highest run scorer in One Day International cricket after surpassing compatriot Mohammad Azharuddin's tally of 9,378 runs on October 16, 2000. Sachin went to amass 18,426 runs in ODI cricket, in addition to 15,921 runs in Test cricket, becoming the highest run-scorer in both formats of the game.