Virat Kohli nominated for ICC cricketer of the year:Recorded 3 ODI centuries against Pakistan South Africa; scores 651 runs in 2025

After a strong ODI series win against South Africa at home, Virat Kohli has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Year award. The Indian batter has enjoyed an excellent 2025 in one-day cricket, continuing his fine form despite having retired from Test and T20I formats. Kohli has scored three centuries and four half-centuries this year, underlining his consistency in ODIs. He has amassed 651 runs for India at an impressive average of 65.10, showing that he remains a key player in the 50-over format. His standout performance came in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, where he smashed 135 runs. Earlier in the year, Kohli had also hit a crucial century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match played in Dubai. Virat Kohli nominated for ICC Player of the Year Former India captain Virat Kohli has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Year award following a successful ODI series against South Africa at home. Despite retiring from Test and T20I cricket, Kohli has enjoyed a strong 2025 in the 50-over format, scoring 651 runs at an impressive average of 65.10. His consistent performances have placed him eighth on the list of highest run-getters this year, just ahead of Rohit Sharma, who is ninth. Kohli’s form in ODIs once again highlights his importance to India’s batting lineup. Virat set to play in Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi in Bengaluru Virat Kohli last featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in February 2010, when he played against Services. The upcoming edition of the tournament, set to begin on December 24 in Ahmedabad, will mark his return to domestic one-day cricket after a gap of nearly 15 years. Kohli is now active only in the ODI format for India. He stepped away from T20 internationals on June 29, 2024, and later announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025.