In a moment of triumph Virat Kohli the shining star of Indian cricket was bestowed with the prestigious ICC Mens ODI Player of the Year 2023 award during a captivating photoshoot ahead of Indias highly anticipated T20 World Cup campaign. This recognition vividly highlighted the extraordinary prowess Kohli exhibited throughout the year at the crease.
The retired leader of the Indian cricket team had a phenomenal run in the 2023 World Cup racking up an impressive 765 runs the highest ever achieved in a single edition by a player. Although the Men in Blue couldnt clinch the championship Kohli secured the Player of the Tournament award.
In a mesmerizing video unveiled by the ICC on Instagram Virat Kohli stole the spotlight showcasing Indias T20 World Cup jersey in anticipation of the grand event. The scene was simply enchanting as he proudly sported the prestigious ICC ODI Team of the Year 2023 cap radiating a sense of accomplishment and elegantly posed with the esteemed ICC Mens ODI Player of the Year 2023 award.
Here’s the video:
In 27 ODIs in 2023, Virat scored 1,377 runs at an incredible average of 72.47, including eight fifties and six hundreds. He also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar as the first hitter to reach 50 ODI hundreds, doing so against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semifinals.
Virat Kohli may open with Rohit Sharma at the T20 World Cup
According to various rumors, Virat Kohli requested a short vacation following the IPL 2024 season before joining the Indian squad in New York. He was unable to attend the warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 1. However, the warm-up match hinted to India’s starting lineup.
Despite having Yashasvi Jaiswal available, India started with Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson. Rishabh Pant struck a superb half-century at No.3, and with Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya following suit, the Men in Blue planned a left-hand right-hand combo. When India faces Ireland on June 5, it is possible that Kohli and Samson may be swapped.
