Virat Kohli is one of the finest batters to have played international cricket. His records speak volumes about his stature and skill sets. The right-handed batter has also won many prestigious awards during his illustrious career. Not just ICC awards, but several awards from the Indian government have been bestowed upon the former India skipper.
Kohli made his international debut in 2008, shortly after leading India to the U-19 World Cup. The 36-year-old has aggregated 9230, 14181, and 4188 runs across 123 Tests, 302 ODIs, and 125 T20Is. He has lifted the ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup, as well as the Champions Trophy once. Kohli is also the most successful captain for India in Test cricket. He played a key role behind making India a team which could defeat the best sides in the world even on away tours.
Notably, the phenomenal Indian batter holds the record for most ICC awards by an individual with 10 awards in his trophy cabinet, and most appearances in teams with 14 appearances.
Kohli’s ICC awards
| Award | Year(s) / Period |
| Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy | 2011–2020 |
| ICC Cricketer of the Year | 2017, 2018 |
| ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade | 2011–2020 |
| ICC ODI Player of the Year | 2012, 2017, 2018 |
| ICC Test Player of the Year | 2018 |
| ICC ODI Team of the Year | 2012, 2014, 2016–2019 |
| ICC Test Team of the Year | 2017–2019 |
| ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year | 2022 |
| ICC Spirit of Cricket | 2019 |
| ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year | 2023 |
Kohli’s ICC awards
| Award | Year(s) |
| Arjuna Award | 2013 |
| Padma Shri | 2017 |
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | 2018 |
Other Awards Won by Virat Kohli
| Award | Year(s) |
| People’s Choice Awards India for Favourite Sportsperson | 2012 |
| GQ Sportsman of the Year | 2013 |
| IPL Orange Cap | 2016, 2024 |
| CNN-News18 Indian of the Year | 2017 |
| PETA India’s Person of the Year | 2019 |
| A Stand Named in His Honor at ूthe Arun Jaitley Stadium | 2019 |
By the time Kohli calls time on his sensational career, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have collected many other prestigious awards. His legacy will grow from strength to strength and continue to inspire generations even after he steps away from the game.
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