Like Sachin Tendulkar in 2003, Virat Kohli chosen Player of Tournament after WC final loss to Australia

Virat Kohli may have missed out on the winner's medal in the Cricket World Cup final but the Indian stalwart got a consolation prize - the Player of the Tournament award.

It was reminiscent of the 2003 World Cup, where India lost to Australia in the final and Kohli's idol Sachin Tendulkar, despite being on the losing side, took home the Player of the Tournament award.

Kohli's exceptional performance in the 2023 World Cup left an indelible mark, culminating in a record-breaking tally of 765 runs. His remarkable achievements included the historic milestone of notching up 50 ODI centuries, a feat unparalleled in the cricketing world. Additionally, India's No. 3 batter registered 9 scores of 50-plus in 11 matches, setting a new record in World Cup history.

While Kohli's individual brilliance soared, the disappointment of yet another ICC final loss will hurt, potentially overshadowing the satisfaction of claiming the Player of the Tournament accolade.

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