King Kohli is back with another major accolade in his kitty! Yes, you have read it, Virat Kohli has been named the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023. He received the accolade on the back of his stunning performance in the ODI format where he displayed his prowess to the fullest. Kohli ended the ICC men’s ODI World Cup 2023 as the Player of the tournament & the highest run-scorer. Kohli’s stunning 765 runs including three tons played a pivotal role in India’s journey to the final. His exceptional average of 95.62 & stunning strike rate of 90.31 displayed his dominance & impact on the field.
A Memorable Year for Virat Kohli
The year 2023 is one of the most memorable for Virat Kohli as he surpassed all records smashing 1377 runs in 27 ODIs at an average of 72.47. His prolific run included six tons & eight fifties which marked it as one of his best years in the ODI format. Kohli’s remarkable run & hunger for scoring more was evident in his batting prowess.
Virat’s standout performance came during the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand. His record-breaking 50th ton along with a roaring stand with Shreyas Iyer helped India to post a mammoth total of 397 runs on board. The knock was not just a statistical achievement but a testament to Kohli’s ability to perform under pressure on the grandest stages.
Virat won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award for the fourth time
Virat Kohli won the fourth ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award. Notably, he became the first cricketer to register 50 centuries in the ODI format breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s historical record. Competing against Shubman Gill & Mohammed Shami, Kohli’s recent ODI achievements have helped him to win the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award. His achievements in 2023 have helped him to win the prestigious accolade.
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