The cricketing hero Virat Kohli is celebrating his 37th birthday. This event presents the right moment to reflect on his illustrious career in the field of cricket that has seen some very memorable milestones. Some of the most coveted awards in the cricket arena, such as the Padma Shri, the Khel Ratna, and numerous others, have been added to his match-winning knocks and record-breaking stats. These awards do not only make him stand out as the best in the field but also as one of the greatest athletes in India.
Here Is A List Of Top 5 Most Important Awards In Virat Kohli’s Cricket Career:
1) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: It was awarded to Kohli in 2018 and it is a monumental achievement. It used to be the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. He is the third cricketer to achieve this award for his spectacular performance in 2017 where he scored 2,818 international runs across formats.
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2) Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy: This greatest award was given to Kohli for his amazing milestone of getting the Cricketer of the Decade award in 2020. It featured his performance and consistency unparalleled by any other cricketer in terms of Tests, ODIs, and T20Is over a decade of 2011 to 2020.
3) Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy: Kohli was awarded this title for being the ICC Cricketer of the Year for two years in a row, in 2017 and 2018. This award is only awarded to the best performer in the world and this title being awarded to him proves his highest level was practically impervious.
4) Padma Shri: In 2017, Kohli was awarded by Padma Shri, for his contribution to the sport which was his performance in 2016 where he scored 1,215 runs and leading India to No.1 test ranking.
5) ICC ODI Player of the Year: Kohli became a dominant figure in the 50-over format as he has won the ICC ODI Player of the Month four times in the same category in 2012, 2017, 2018, and 2023. This has also led him to become the most dependable format run-scorer and match-winner, an example some would not aspire to follow.
Virat Kohli is a modern day legend who has played fearless cricket throughout his career. His presence in every match for India speaks volumes about the resilience and grit he carries. All the awards that he has received showcases his brilliance in the game.
ICC Awards:
2012 – ODI Cricketer of the Year
2017 – Cricketer of the Year
2017 – ODI Cricketer of the Year
2018 – Cricketer of the Year
2018 – Test Cricketer of the Year
2018 – ODI Cricketer of the Year
2019 – Spirit of Cricket
Male Cricketer of the Decade
Male ODI Cricketer of the Decade
ICC Titles won by Virat Kohli:
U19 World Cup (2008)
Champions Trophy (2013 and 2025)
ODI World Cup (2011)
T20 World Cup (2024)
