Social media has been flooded with claims that Virat Kohli has been nominated for the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2025, accompanied by detailed statistical tables and graphics listing his performances alongside other international stars. However, these reports are misleading and factually incorrect, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has not made any official announcement regarding nominations for its annual awards. Contrary to viral posts circulating online, the ICC does not announce award nominations during the calendar year. Traditionally, the ICC releases the official shortlist for each award only in January, once the year has concluded and performances across formats are fully assessed. Additionally, the ICC typically shortlists five players per category, a process

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