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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:43:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/03/WhatsApp-Image 2025-03-07 at 16.42.43.webp" width="1308" height="735" alt="Virat Kohli"/><figcaption>Virat Kohli</figcaption></figure><br><p>In a most spectacular display of cricketing brilliance, <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/international/men/players/virat-kohli/2">Virat Kohli </a>has carved his place in history by securing his seventh Player of the Match (POTM) award in ICC events under the captaincy of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma">Rohit Sharma</a>, for which the occasion was the semi-final of the <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025">Champions Trophy 2025</a>. This gives Virat an immeasurable concentration on making his already sacred place eternal, grabbing the title of one of the very great match-winners in the game.</p><p><strong>A Testament to Consistency</strong></p><p>With this latest achievement, Kohli moves atop the most POTM awards under a captain in ICC events and overcomes his own record of 7 awarded under captain <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Dhoni">MS Dhoni</a>. The consistency of his performances over many years in multi-nation tournaments has been more than remarkable. Whether in World Cups, Champions Trophy, or other ICC tournaments, his ability to raise to the occasion, makes him a extremely valuable to the national team of India.</p><p>The list of most POTM awards in ICC events under a captain features several legends of the game:</p><ul><li>Virat Kohli – 7* (under Rohit Sharma)</li><li>Virat Kohli – 7 (under MS Dhoni)</li><li>Virat Kohli – 7 (under MS Dhoni)</li><li>Shane Watson – 6 (under Ricky Ponting)</li><li>Glenn McGrath – 6 (under Ricky Ponting)</li><li>Rohit Sharma – 6 (under Virat Kohli)</li><li>Sachin Tendulkar – 6 (under Mohammad Azharuddin)</li></ul><p>This list highlights Kohli’s ability to deliver under different captains, reinforcing his stature as one of the finest batsmen of modern era.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Virat Kohli won his seventh Player of the Match in ICC events under Rohit Sharma in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy2025?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy2025</a> semi-final. <a href="https://t.co/cWCkuewSr2">pic.twitter.com/cWCkuewSr2</a></p>— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cricketracker/status/1897951068694495438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/champions-trophy-2025-the-most-searched-cricketers-on-wikipedia/">Champions Trophy 2025: The Most Searched Cricketers on Wikipedia</a></p><p>This achievement has made him an integral part of the Indian team that will fight for victory in the Champion Trophy 2025 Final. His form will be crucial for India's luck in the pressure heaped on him from getting another ICC trophy into the treasury. </p><p>Well, with the final coming up, cricket fans do believe that Virat Kohli will be back to doing what he does best whenever challenged. His hunger for scoring runs and his determination to let nothing stop him are important and compelling cases for all junior cricketers all over the world. </p><p>Will he add another POTM award in his name today? Only time can tell, but history has suggested that he somehow managements through well under pressure.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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