Virat Kohli is one of the greatest names in cricket, known not only for his amazing batting but also for the many awards and honors he has won. His achievements show his dominance in international cricket, domestic tournaments, and individual performance over the years. In this article, we cover Virat’s list of awards, honors, and achievements.
1. ICC Awards
| Award / Recognition | Year(s) / Details |
|---|
| Most ICC awards won by an individual | 10 awards |
| ICC Cricketer of the Year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy) | 2017, 2018 |
| ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade | 2011–2020 |
| ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade | 2011–2020 |
| ICC ODI Player of the Year | 2012, 2017, 2018, 2023 |
| ICC Test Player of the Year | 2018 |
| ICC Spirit of Cricket Award | 2019 |
2. ICC Team Selections
| Team / Record | Year(s) / Details |
|---|
| Total ICC team selections | 14 (tied with AB de Villiers) |
| ICC ODI Team of the Year | 2012, 2014, 2016–2019, 2023 (captain 2016–2019) |
| ICC Test Team of the Year | 2017–2019 (captain) |
| ICC Teams of the Decade (Test, ODI, T20I) | 2011–2020 (Test captain) |
National Awards
| Award | Year |
|---|
| Arjuna Award | 2013 |
| Padma Shri | 2017 |
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | 2018 |
BCCI Awards
| Award | Year(s) |
|---|
| Polly Umrigar Trophy | 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 |
| CEAT International Cricketer of the Year | 4 times |
IPL Awards & Records
| Achievement | Year(s) / Details |
|---|
| Orange Cap | 2016 (973 runs), 2024 (741 runs) |
| Most runs in IPL history | Over 8,000 runs |
| Player of the Tournament (ICC events) | 2023 Cricket World Cup, 2014 & 2016 T20 WC, 2008 U19 WC |
| Champions Trophy Wins | 2013, 2025 |
Wisden Awards
| Award | Year(s) |
|---|
| Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Wisden Cricketer of the Year | 2019 |
Man of the Match Awards
| Format | Number of Awards |
|---|
| Test | 10 |
| ODI | 43 |
| T20I | 16 |
| Total | 69 |
Captaincy Records
| Category | Achievement / Details |
|---|
| Test wins as captain | 40 wins / 68 matches (58.82% win rate) |
| First Test series win in Australia | 2018–19 |
| ODI captain runs & centuries | 5,549 runs, 21 centuries |
| T20I captain win % & runs | 64.58%, 1,570 runs |
Commercial & Brand Recognition
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Estimated brand value | Rs 1,912 crore |
| Major endorsements | Audi, MRF, Puma, Vivo, 30+ brands |
Social Media & Special Honors
| Recognition / Honor | Year / Details |
|---|
| Instagram following | 272 million, Rs 11.45 crore per post |
| Stand named at Arun Jaitley Stadium | Active player honor |
| Time 100 Most Influential People | 2018 |
| PETA India Person of the Year | 2019 |
| GQ Sportsman of the Year | 2013 |
| CNN-News18 Indian of the Year | 2017 |
Career Statistics & Records
| Record | Details / Achievement |
|---|
| International runs | 26,000+ |
| Fastest to multiple ODI milestones | Achieved in fewer innings than predecessors |
| Test double centuries as captain | 7 (most by any captain) |
| ODI centuries | 49 in 277 innings |
| IPL 2016 season runs | 973 (highest T20 season tally) |
