7 Lesser-Known Facts About King Kohli | Celebrating 17 Years of Virat in Cricket

Tripati Pal

  • First player ever to win all 3 major ICC awards in a single year (2018) - ICC Cricketer of the Year ICC ODI Player of the Year ICC Test Player of the Year 

  • Sachin’s Emotional Promise On the night of Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement, Virat actually touched his idol’s feet and whispered: “I will carry forward your legacy.” Low-key gives goosebumps because… well, look at how he kept that promise.

  • Winning Captaincy Streak at Home Under Kohli, India didn’t lose a single Test series at home from 2015–2021. That’s basically fortress mode unlocked. Captaincy Record (Mixed Bag but Still Iconic)

  • Though RCB never won the trophy under him, Kohli still holds records for most matches as captain for one team (140+).

  • VIRAT’S NICKNAME CHIKU WAS GIVEN BY AJIT Chaudhary because of his chubby cheeks and a haircut that made him look like a rabbit. Most 150+ Scores as Captain (THE GOATED Tests CAPS)

  • Most 150+ Scores as Captain (THE GOATED Tests CAPS)

  • Did it 9 times, leading by example. Man wasn’t just a captain—he was the general charging into war first.

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