Virat Kohli wins Pubity Male Athlete Of The Year Award beating Lionel Messi

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli defeated Argentina footballer Lionel Messi to win Pubity Male Athlete Of The Year Award.

In a remarkable feat, Indian cricket team batting legend Virat Kohli emerged victorious in the Pubity Male Athlete of The Year 2023 Award, surpassing none other than Argentina football legend Lionel Messi. The announcement, made on December 31, 2023, solidifies Kohli’s stature as a global sporting icon, earning widespread acclaim for his stellar performances throughout the year.

Kohli secured an impressive 78% of the votes, leaving Messi trailing with a mere 22%. The right-handed batter had a standout year in 2023, showcasing exceptional performances across various formats and earning the prestigious Player of the Tournament title in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 held in India. Despite the heartbreak of losing the ODI World Cup final to Australia, Kohli’s individual brilliance shone brightly.

Virat Kohli defeats Lionel Messi

The cricketer’s excellence extended beyond ODIs to Tests, where he etched his name in history by becoming the first batter to achieve an incredible record of 50 ODI centuries. Moreover, he set a world record for the highest run tally in a single edition of the World Cup, scoring a staggering 765 runs.

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Competing against a stellar lineup of athletes including Messi, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, LeBron James, and Max Verstappen, Kohli’s authoritative 78% of the votes underscored his widespread popularity and significant contributions to the sporting world. Despite Messi clinching the Times Athlete of The Year, Kohli’s dominance in the Pubity Male Athlete of The Year Award highlighted his exceptional year in comparison to the Argentina footballer.

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