NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli, whose international journey began on August 18, 2008, has dominated the global landscape for well over a decade, firmly establishing himself as one of the greatest batters of his generation.

As he celebrates his 37th birthday, the focus shifts to the towering statistical records he holds and the planned final chapter of his illustrious career. Having already bid farewell to two formats, Kohli remains a central figure in the Indian setup, preparing for his return to action.

The Unbelievable Numbers: A Statistical Breakdown

Kohli's career has been defined by his intense commitment to fitness, consistency, and a relentless thirst for victory, translating into extraordinary numbers across all three formats of international cricket and the Indian Premier League.

Here is a snapshot of his unbelievable achievements and core career statistics:

International Hundreds: He stands in a class of his own with 82 international centuries.

ODI Runs: An astonishing 14,255 runs in One-Day Internationals, complemented by an elite 57.7 average.

Test Runs: He amassed 9,230 runs in the longest format of the game before his retirement.

T20I Runs: A prolific 4,188 runs in T20 Internationals, highlighting his dominance in the shortest format.

IPL Runs: He is also the highest run-scorer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history with 8,661 runs.

ICC & Major Trophies:

ICC CWC Winner: Part of the squad that secured the 2011 ODI World Cup.

CT Winner: A winner of the ICC Champions Trophy two times (2013 and 2025).

T20 World Cup Winner: Part of the team that won the T20 World Cup.

IPL Winner: Has lifted the IPL trophy as part of the winning side.

Awards and Honours

Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna Award

ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011-2020)

ICC ODI Cricketer of the Decade (2011-2020)

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 ICC Test Team of the Decade (2011-2020)

Captain of ICC Test Team (2017, 2018, 2019)

Captain of ICC ODI Team (2016-2019)

Member of ICC Test, ODI, and T20I Teams of the Decade

Transition and Future Plans

The veteran batter has carefully managed his career workload in recent years. Kohli announced his retirement from T20 Internationals following the 2024 T20 World Cup, and subsequently confirmed his decision to step away from Test cricket, citing a desire to focus solely on the 50-over format for the final stretch of his career.

His immediate plans involve returning to the field for the Indian team in ODIs. He is likely to next be seen in the crucial One-Day International series against South Africa, which is set to commence on November 30. With his Test and T20 duties concluded, Kohli's primary focus will be on continuing to lead India's batting efforts in the ODI format and further cementing his legacy in the 50-over game.