On this day in 2008, Virat Kohli played his first ODI for India against Sri Lanka.
On Thursday, Virat Kohli will have played for India for 14 years to the day. On August 18, 2011, Kohli made his international debut in an ODI in Dambulla against Sri Lanka. He started the innings and finished with 12 off 22 as India was defeated by eight wickets. However, Kohli has developed into one of the greatest players in history during the course of his 14-year international career and has successfully led India in a variety of forms. Kohli posted an epic photo collage of the star batter on social media to commemorate the day he first entered the international stage.
It all began 14 years ago, and it has been an honor, Kohli said in the post’s caption.
After leading India to the U-19 World Cup victory in 2008, Kohli quickly gained recognition on the international stage.
He later played his first Test in June 2011 and made his T20I debut in June 2010.
102 Tests, 262 ODIs, and 99 T20Is have been completed by Kohli to date.
He has 27 hundred and 8074 runs in Tests. He has scored 43 tonnes and amassed 12344 runs in ODIs.
With 30 half-centuries, Kohli has 3308 runs in T20Is.
For India’s visit to the West Indies and the next ODI series in Zimbabwe, Kohli was given a break. He is expected to make a comeback for India in the Asia Cup, where they will play Pakistan in their opening match.
