With Amazing 2023 Performances, Virat Kohli Retains the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Title. The esteemed title of ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 has been bestowed upon Indian cricket master Virat Kohli in acknowledgment of his extraordinary achievements. This award is a reward for the Star India batter’s outstanding contributions to the format.
Throughout the year, Kohli’s skill as a cricket player was evident as he accumulated an astounding 1377 runs at an exceptional average of 72.47 in 24 innings. Six hundreds and eight half-centuries from his batting masterclass demonstrated his dependability and power on the pitch.
Apart from his outstanding batting performance, Kohli demonstrated his versatility by making valuable contributions with the ball, taking a wicket, and showcasing dexterity in the field with 12 catches in 27 games.
An important high point of Kohli’s remarkable year was his outstanding performance in the India-hosted ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. His significant contributions were crucial to India’s impressive run to the championship. Kohli’s 2022 return to form set the stage for a spectacular 2023, which culminated in an incredible World Cup run.
With an incredible 765 runs in 11 innings during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Kohli’s bat screamed volumes and he broke the previous record for most runs scored by a single batter in a men’s World Cup. His remarkable strike rate of 90.31 and average of 95.62 highlighted his supremacy in the global arena.
In the knockout stage, Kohli’s incredible century not only overtook the record for most ODI hundreds held by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, but it also exacted revenge on India for the heartbreak they suffered in the ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final loss to New Zealand.
With Virat Kohli taking home the coveted title, Babar Azam’s two-year reign as the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer comes to an end with this honor. His incredible return and outstanding achievements have cemented his place among cricket’s greatest players once more.
