Team India is preparing for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place in October-November in their home country. It has been more than a decade since they secured the World Cup in 2011. The championship marked the final World Cup appearance for the legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar. Now, as the fans eagerly anticipate the 2023 World Cup, Team India will be aiming to replicate that historic victory, this time to honour veteran batter, Virat Kohli.
After Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement, Virat Kohli has shouldered the responsibility of India’s batting attack for more than a decade. He is often compared with the legendary cricketer due to his remarkable consistency at the international level. Much like Tendulkar, he has earned a massive fanbase all around the world.
In the upcoming championship, Virat Kohli will play a pivotal role for India. He boasts an exceptional track record for the country in this format. He is currently one of the world’s finest batters. In 280 ODI matches, the right-handed batter has amassed an impressive 13,027 runs, maintaining an average of 57.38, including 47 centuries.
Virat Kohli’s ODI World Cup Journey
Virat Kohli has achieved numerous milestones in his career and was part of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad. He has been a valuable asset for India in at World Championships. The seasoned cricketer has an average of 46.81 in ODI World Cup matches. He has scored 1,030 runs in 26 appearances, including two centuries and six half-centuries. He is second on the list of the most runs scored for India at ODI World Cups. The right-hander has also led India at the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cups.
This year, Virat Kohli is set to participate in his fourth ODI World Cup and probably his last. As Team India readies itself for the upcoming championship, they will be hoping to pay tribute to one of their greatest players, Virat Kohli.
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