Virat Kohli beats Lionel Messi on votes to become Pubity Athlete Of The Year 2023

Virat Kohli beats Lionel Messi on votes to become Pubity Athlete Of The Year 2023- Virat Kohli has emerged victorious in a decisive online poll, claiming the Pubity Athlete of the Year 2023 title. The former Indian skipper garnered a whopping 78% of the final votes, leaving football legend Lionel Messi trailing behind with 22%.

Pubity, a vibrant online community boasting over 20 channels and 35 million Instagram followers, hosted the competition through its "Pubity Sport" subsidiary. Fans were given the thrilling opportunity to vote for their favorite athlete throughout a knockout format, with heavyweights like Cristiano Ronaldo, Novak Djokovic, Pat Cummins, LeBron James, Erling Haaland, and Max Verstappen also in the fray.

Kohli's triumph reflects a remarkable year for the cricketer. He capped off 2023 as the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, narrowly missing out on the top spot by a mere 106 runs to Shubman Gill. Notably, Kohli did not participate in a single T20I match during the year. However, his performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup was nothing short of stellar. He amassed a staggering 765 runs across 11 innings, etching his name as the highest run-getter in a single edition of the prestigious tournament.

While Kohli's recent performance in the first Test against South Africa might raise eyebrows (38 and 76), his overall statistics in 2023 speak volumes about his resurgence and dedication. The second Test, commencing on January 3rd in Cape Town, offers another chance for Kohli to showcase his prowess and potentially even the series score.

On the other end, Lionel Messi also enjoyed a successful year, clinching the 2023 Ballon d'Or after spearheading Argentina's historic FIFA World Cup victory in 2022. His phenomenal performance during the tournament, netting seven goals and providing three assists, earned him the coveted Golden Ball award. Messi further added to his trophy cabinet by aiding Paris Saint-Germain in securing the Ligue 1 title in the 2022-2023 season, with an impressive 41 goals and 41 assists to his name.

While Messi's achievements are undeniable, Kohli's dominance in the Pubity Athlete of the Year poll highlights the immense respect and admiration he commands from fans around the world. His consistency, dedication, and recent return to form paint a promising picture for Kohli and Indian cricket in the years to come.

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