This marks the fourth time that Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has been honoured with ICC men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, a testament to his consistency and dominance in ODI cricket. In the 2023 season, Kohli emerged as the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs, trailing only behind his compatriot Shubman Gill. The year 2023 will be etched in memory as the one where Kohli surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of ODI centuries. Kohli not only achieved a personal milestone but also guided the country to the World Cup final.