By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Nov 05, 2025
Debuted in 2008 as a chubby-faced Delhi teen, quickly becoming one of modern cricket’s biggest icons.
Led India to the U19 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, standing out even among legends like Tendulkar and Dravid.
Merged Sachin’s consistency with Ganguly’s aggression, shaping India’s cricket alongside Dhoni and Rohit.
In 123 Tests, scored 9,230 runs, 30 centuries, 31 fifties, highest 254*. Prime (2016–2019) avg 66.79.
As captain in 68 Tests, led India to 40 wins, 7 SENA victories, and became the only skipper to win in Australia.
Scored 14,255 runs in 305 ODIs, 51 centuries, avg 57.71. Famous as ‘Chasemaster’ with 6,072 runs in successful chases.
Second-highest World Cup runs with 1,795 in 37 games. In 2023, scored 765 runs including his 50th ODI century.
4,188 runs, avg 48.69, SR 137+. Star in 2024 T20 World Cup win, 2 Player of Tournament awards.
3,834 runs in 90 ICC matches, avg 61.33. Only player with 3 ICC Player of the Tournament awards.
RCB legend, 8,661 runs, 8 centuries, 63 fifties. Won IPL 2025, 2 Orange Caps (2016 & 2024).
Virat Kohli’s passion, records, and leadership make him one of cricket’s greatest icons at 37.