Indian batsman Virat Kohli was named ODI Cricketer of the Year at the International Cricket Council awards here on Saturday. During the performance period, he played 31 ODIs and compiled 1,733 runs at an average of 66.65, including eight centuries and six half-centuries. His highest score, 183, came against Pakistan in the Asia Cup in March.

Performances over a 12-month period that ended on August 6, 2012 were taken into account. The independent voting academy of 32 highly rated cricket experts put Kohli first, ahead of talented and in-form players as Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga as well as Kohli’s India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.