Virat Kohli turns 37: A journey through records, milestones and the king’s legacy | Cricket News
There are the athletes who play the game, and then there are those who redefine it. Virat Kohli belongs to the second type. At the age of 37, the boy from Delhi who once carried the hopes of a nation now represents a phenomenon that goes far beyond cricket. Its history is no longer limited to races, records or pursuits. It’s about consistency, conviction and a brand built on the same intensity and discipline that drives its brand coverage campaigns.From the streets of West Delhi to the global arenas, Kohli’s rise has been a true lesson in dedication. Every round he plays carries a blend of passion and perfection that has inspired an entire generation. Over the years, he turned milestones into habits, rewriting the cricket record books with unrivaled precision.
Here are ten defining records that showcase the greatness of Virat Kohli:
- Most ODI centuries – With 51 hundreds, Kohli tops the all-time list, even ahead of
Sachin Tendulkar . - Highest average among 10,000 point scorers – In ODIs, he maintains the best average among all batters with over 10,000 runs, highlighting his consistency.
- Most double centuries by an Indian – He is the only Indian batter to score seven double centuries in Test cricket.
- Most runs in a single IPL season – Kohli’s astonishing 973 runs in 2016 remains the highest ever in a single edition of the IPL.
- Highest ICC Test Score Points by an Indian – With 937 rating points, Kohli holds the highest Test ranking ever achieved by an Indian batter.
- Most centuries in a single overseas Test series – He hit four hundreds in the 2014 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, later matched by Shubman Gill in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
- Most consecutive Test series wins as captain – Under his leadership, India won nine consecutive Test series, equaling Ricky Ponting’s record.
- Fastest up to 10,000 ODI runs – Kohli reached the milestone in just 205 innings, reaching the milestone faster than anyone else in history.
- The fastest with 27,000 international races – He crossed the mark in just 594 innings, highlighting his extraordinary consistency across all formats.
- Most successful Indian overseas Test captain – Kohli led India to memorable victories in Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka, setting new standards of leadership overseas.
Career in numbers:553 games, 620 innings and 90 no-outs.27,673 runs with an average of 52.21, with a highest score of 254*.He faced 34,949 deliveries, smashed 2,728 fours and 306 sixes.82 centuries, 144 fifties, 16 scores of 150+ and 7 double tons tell the story of his hunger.With 9 wickets, 339 catches and 137 wins as captain, he made as much impact from the start as he did in leadership.69 Man of the Match awards and 21 Man of the Series awards underline his dominance.And if partnerships define greatness – 399 fifty stands, 137 centuries, 23 double centuries and even three centuries – Kohli has built more than just records; he built a legacy.On the world stage, 15 ICC Man of the Match honors and 3 ICC Player of the Tournament complete the resume of a true modern great.Major achievements:
- Winner of the 2008 U-19 World Cup
- 2010 Asian Cup
- 2011 World Cup
- 2013 Champions Trophy
- Asian Cup 2016
- Asian Cup 2023
- T20 World Cup 2024
- Champions Trophy 2025
Honors and recognitions:Arjuna Arju, Mr. Shri, Khel Ratna Awar1493 days as No.1 ODI batsman1012 days as No.1 T20I batsman469 days as No.1 Test batsman937 test score points909 ODI rating points909 T20I rating pointsICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020)ICC ODI Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020)Spirit of ICC Cricket (2019)ICC Cricketer of the Year (2017, 2018)ICC ODI Player of the Year (2012, 2017, 2018, 2023)ICC Test Player of the Year (2018)Captain of the ICC Test Team of the Decade (2011–2020)Captain of the ICC Test team (2017, 2018, 2019)Captain of ICC ODI team (2016–2019)ICC Cricketer of the Month (October 2022)Member of the ICC Test, ODI and T20I teams of the decadeWisden, best cricketer in the world (2016, 2017, 2018)Even at 37, Kohli continues to show why he is unique. In his recent return to international cricket, he faced a rare setback with back-to-back ducks in the first two ODIs against Australia. But true to his character, the King rose again, anchoring India’s run in the final with an unbeaten 74* and a 150-run partnership with Rohit Sharma to seal the series.
