Virat Kohli Secures ICC ODI Player of the Year Award for the Fourth Time

• 27 Jan 2024

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli clinched the ICC ODI Player of the Year award for the fourth occasion, marking his stellar performance in the 2023 World Cup.

Key Points

• Record-Breaking Achievement: Virat Kohli, a key figure in Indian cricket, secured the ICC ODI Player of the Year accolade for the fourth time, adding to his previous triumphs in 2012, 2017, and 2018. His exceptional 2023 World Cup performance contributed to this remarkable feat.
• ICC Cricketer of the Year Nomination: Kohli finds himself among the four nominees for the prestigious ICC Cricketer of the Year 2023 award, reflecting his consistent excellence on the cricketing stage.
• Unprecedented Recognition: Kohli's achievement surpasses the previous record held by AB de Villiers, making him the first cricketer ever to win the ICC ODI Player of the Year award four times.
• 2023 Performance Highlights: The Indian captain's remarkable comeback in 2022 set the stage for a spectacular 2023, where he earned the Player of the Tournament title at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.