Virat Kohli is a once-in-a-generation cricketer who has dazzled the field with the willow in hand. And his extraordinary batting mastery has helped him clinch many awards and honours.
One of them is the esteemed ICC Awards, which are annually presented by the International Cricket Council. The Indian batter leads the pack by bagging the most ICC awards.
So, in this article, we’ll look at the top 10 cricketers who have won the most ICC Awards.
Cricketers with the Most ICC Awards
| Player | No. of ICC Awards |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 10 awards |
| Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 4 awards |
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 4 awards |
| Steve Smith (AUS) | 4 awards |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 3 awards |
| Mitchell Johnson (AUS) | 3 awards |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 3 awards |
| AB de Villiers (SA) | 3 awards |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (NED) | 3 awards |
| Rahul Dravid (IND) | 2 awards |
Virat Kohli | 10 Awards
ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year: 2 (2017, 2018)
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2018)
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: 4 (2012, 2017, 2018, 2023)
ICC Spirit of Cricket: 1 (2019)
ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade: 1 (2010-2019)
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade: 1 (2010-2019)
There’s no other player who has won as many awards as Virat Kohli. The prolific batter had a remarkable 2010s decade (2010-2019) as he amassed 20960 runs across formats, including 11125 ODI runs in the said period.
That was one of the reasons Kohli won almost 8 awards between 2010 and 2019. Then he had a tremendous run in ODIs in 2023, where he scored 1377 runs, with 6 centuries to go along with that, including his 50th ODI hundred.
Kumar Sangakkara | 4 Awards
ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2012)
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2012)
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: 2 (2011, 2013)
Kumar Sangakkara, one of the finest Sri Lankan batters, had wonderful outings with the willow and gloves. Among his career, 3 years stand out — 2011, 2012, and 2013 — for his collective efforts.
MS Dhoni | 4 Awards
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: 2 (2008, 2009)
ICC Spirit of Cricket: 1 (2011)
ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade: 1 (2010-2019)
Captain Cool MS Dhoni had a thunderous start to his career as he wreaked havoc in 2008 and 2009 with the bat. He garnered 1097 and 1198 runs in those years.
Later, in 2011, he became the first player to win the ICC Spirit of Cricket award. Dhoni was rewarded for his gesture of recalling Ian Bell in a Test match.
Steve Smith | 4 Awards
ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2015)
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year: 2 (2015, 2017)
ICC Male Test Cricketer of the Decade: 1 (2010-2019)
Steve Smith started as a leg spinner, but destiny had something else written for him. He went on to become one of the best batters Australia has ever produced.
Smith impressed everyone with his flawless performances in Tests, which helped him grab the Test Cricketer of the Decade award.
Ricky Ponting | 3 Awards
ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year: 2 (2006, 2007)
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2006)
Ricky Ponting was one of the best captains, successfully leading Australia to 2003 and 2007 ODI World Cup triumphs, along with 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophy victories.
On so many occasions, he led the team from the front, garnering significant runs across formats. Ponting was the first player to win the Men’s Cricketer of the Year award in a row.
Mitchell Johnson | 3 Awards
ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year: 2 (2009, 2014)
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2014)
Mitchell Johnson had express pace at his disposal, which he used to instil fear in opposition batters. That sheer pace, along with perfect execution, helped him pluck many wickets in his heydays.
Johnson had fiery outings in 2009 and 2014, and he was rightfully rewarded with the Men’s Cricketer of the Year honour in both years.
Babar Azam | 3 Awards
ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2022)
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: 2 (2021, 2022)
A modern-day batting enigma from Pakistan, Babar Azam, has come along well on the biggest stage. Azam had an exceptional time in the middle with the bat in 2022, with standout performances in Tests and ODIs.
AB de Villiers | 3 Awards
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: 3 (2010, 2014, 2015)
AB de Villiers was a batting maniac in the limited-overs format. Popularly known as Mr. 360, he had the knack for sending the ball into every corner of the ground.
His outrageous batting was the reason for bagging the ODI Cricketer of the Year award 3 times in 2010, 2014, and 2015. The latter year witnessed his batting madness as he smacked the fastest 150-run knock in ODIs.
Ryan ten Doeschate | 3 Awards
ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year: 3 (2008, 2010, 2011)
Ryan ten Doeschate has to be one of the best players from any associate teams. He is the only player to win the Associate Cricketer of the Year award more than once.
Rahul Dravid | 2 Awards
ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2004)
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year: 1 (2004)
Rahul Dravid was in sublime touch in 2004, as he garnered close to 2000 runs across all formats. His batting brilliance earned him 2 ICC awards, making him the first player to win the Men’s Cricketer of the Year award and the Test Cricketer of the Year award.
