In a shocking turn of events, Virat Kohli, former India skipper, has clinched the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2023 and decided to call it quits on Thursday. Despite leading Rohit Sharma’s Team India in the ICC World Cup 2023 and contributing significantly with the bat, Kohli has surprisingly announced his exit from the cricketing world. The run-machine, who shattered numerous records in the ODI World Cup on home turf, played a crucial role in guiding the Men In Blue to the final last year.

Kohli stood alongside three other contenders for the prestigious ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award: pacer Mohammed Shami, opener Shubman Gill, and New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell. Despite tough competition, the cricketing superstar outshone them all with an impressive record. Kohli’s stellar performance included smashing 1377 runs, taking 1 wicket, and securing 12 catches across 27 matches for the two-time world champions. Additionally, he emerged as the leading run-scorer in the 2023 World Cup, solidifying his status as a batting icon.

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Kohli’s Stellar 2023

After a triumphant comeback in 2022, Kohli unleashed a jaw-dropping performance in the 2023 World Cup. Crowned Player of the Tournament, he smashed half-centuries in nine out of eleven innings, amassing a record-breaking 765 runs – the highest ever in World Cup history, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. In a shocking feat, Kohli became the first batter to reach 50 centuries in ODIs. With an astounding average of 95.62 and a strike rate of 90.31, he left cricket fans worldwide in awe, delivering three centuries in the showcase event.

Khawaja Secures Test Cricketer Award; Cummins Clinches Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy

Honoring standout performances in global cricket, the ICC has crowned Usman Khawaja as the Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2023. Khawaja triumphed over contenders Travis Head, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin, and England’s Joe Root for this prestigious accolade. Suryakumar Yadav, the top-ranked batter, earned the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023, while New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra secured the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year award. Adding to the glory, Australian skipper Pat Cummins led the Test Team of the Year for the 2023 season and claimed the esteemed Sir Garfield Sobers title after a trophy-laden season.