Retirement? Just a Word, Kohli Still Rewriting History
He may have walked away from T20 internationals after leading India to the 2024 World Cup title, but Virat Kohli’s numbers haven’t stopped making noise. In fact, the Indian great has now become the only player in cricket history to earn over 900 ICC rating points in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. A landmark that no one else has ever achieved across all three formats.

It’s a statistical triumph that speaks volumes about Kohli’s consistency, adaptability, and excellence in every version of the game.



A Triple-900 Club of One
Here’s a breakdown of Kohli’s ICC peaks:

•Tests: 937 points in August 2018 (Rank 1)

•ODIs: 911 points in October 2018 (Rank 1)

•T20Is: 897 was his previous high — but after the 2024 T20 World Cup final, ICC has retrospectively updated his T20I rating to 909, putting him in a league of his own.
This puts Kohli in a bracket untouched by legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, or even contemporaries like Babar Azam and Steve Smith.


Retirement Only in Format, Not in Fire
Though he officially retired from T20Is after India’s win over South Africa in the 2024 final, Kohli’s legacy in the shortest format has only grown with time. He remains the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cups, and now holds the highest ICC rating point achieved by an Indian in T20Is.

The world cheers for the achievement
Speaking to ICC Digital, a senior ICC rankings analyst noted:
“No player in history has crossed 900 in all formats,not even close. Kohli did it while carrying the weight of Indian cricket for over a decade.”
“Even after retiring from T20Is, his legacy grows. This record is a tribute to his all-format mastery.”

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Not Just a Record — A Statement
Kohli’s latest feat isn’t just about numbers. It’s about longevity, adaptability, and unmatched drive.
He may not bat in blue anymore in T20Is, but he remains a standard for greatness in every dressing room. This 900+ triple format club isn’t just rare, it belongs to only one man.
Virat Kohli.

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