Virat Kohli's Historic Achievements 

  • Virat Kohli, at the age of 36, became the first Indian cricketer, and the fifth worldwide, to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. This impressive feat was achieved during the IPL 2025 match between RCB and MI, held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. 
  • Kohli further established his legendary standing in T20 cricket by scoring his 100th half-century in a victorious IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. He also tied with David Warner for the most 50+ scores in IPL history.
  • Kohli continued his IPL dominance by surpassing David Warner's record for the most fifty-plus scores with his 67th half-century. He accomplished this historical milestone during an RCB victory over PBKS.

 

ICC's Efforts Towards Inclusivity and Athlete Rights 

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC), in partnership with the BCCI, ECB, and Cricket Australia (CA), has established a task force to assist Afghan women cricketers displaced due to circumstances in their home country. 
  • This initiative includes financial support, high-performance coaching, access to training facilities and mentorship programmes. 
  • ICC Chair Jay Shah highlighted the unifying power of cricket and reconfirmed the ICC's commitment to providing equal opportunities globally.

 

Recognising Outstanding Players 

  • Shreyas Iyer was named as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2025 due to his exceptional performance in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory. This accolade marks a consecutive win for Indian cricket, as Shubman Gill had won the same title in February 2025.
  • In the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2025, Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana were named the Leading Cricketers of the Year.
  • Rohit Sharma also achieved a significant milestone in his cricketing career by becoming the second Indian after Virat Kohli, and the eighth overall, to score 12,000 runs in T20 cricket games. This milestone was reached in an IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).