Rohit Sharma hails Kohli's 'great achievement' after skipper bags two ICC awards

Rohit, who is India's vice-captain in the limited-overs format, lauded Kohli for winning big at the ICC awards.

New Delhi: Indian opener Rohit Sharma on Monday hailed Virat Kohli's 'great achievement' after the skipper was named the ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade and the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade.

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Kohli was competing against teammate Rohit, former India skipper MS Dhoni, Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga, former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara, Australia pacer Mitchell Starc and South Africa batsman AB de Villiers.

"My only intention was to make winning contributions for the team and I just strive to do that in every game. Stats just become the byproduct of what you want to do on the field," Kohli said after winning the award.

Rohit, who is India's vice-captain in the limited-overs format, lauded Kohli for winning big at the ICC awards.

"Great achievement," Rohit posted a comment with a clapping hands emoji while congratulating Kohli.