SSC GD 2026 PYQ — Question 28

SSC GD Constable - 29 April 2026 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

Who won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2023?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Virat Kohli

Explanation:

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli was awarded the prestigious ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023. He won this accolade on the back of a phenomenal run-scoring year, particularly during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup hosted in India, where he finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer and broke several historic records.

Key Points:

• Virat Kohli scored 765 runs in 11 innings during the 2023 ODI World Cup, earning the Player of the Tournament award.

• During the same tournament, he also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record to score his 50th ODI century.

• This marked the fourth time Kohli won the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award, having previously won it in 2012, 2017, and 2018.

Important Questions and Answers:

Question: How many runs did Virat Kohli score in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup?

Answer: 765 runs.

Question: Which milestone did Virat Kohli achieve regarding centuries during the 2023 World Cup?

Answer: He scored his 50th ODI century, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.