14 years of Virat Kohli’s debut: Netizens share clips, pictures to celebrate batter’s journey
Virat shared a reel compiling some iconic moments from his international career and wrote, "14 years ago, it all started and it’s been an honour,” with the Indian flag in the caption.
New Delhi: Virat Kohli made his international debut on 18 August 2008 against Sri Lanka, and it has been a historic journey since then. From leading India to U-19 World Cup victory to winning the 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, and leading India to be the number 1 Test side, he has achieved a lot.
On his debut, Virat failed to make a mark as he was dismissed by Nuwan Kulasekara for 12 runs. But he came back and made a lasting impression with a 37 and 25 in the next two ODIs. It was the 4th ODI of the tour where he scored his maiden half-century, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Virat shared a reel compiling some iconic moments from his international career and wrote, “14 years ago, it all started and it’s been an honour,” with the Indian flag in the caption. His fans have also been sharing pictures and clips on social media and many congratulatory comments are pouring in on social media.
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The Arrival of King Kohli ??#14YearsOfViratKohli pic.twitter.com/mSXVSi7LnL
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) August 18, 2022
14 years of Virat Kohli ?
A small tribute video ?️#ViratKohli? #14YrsOfKingKohliEra #14yearsofviratkohli@imVkohli pic.twitter.com/cxQjUuUcwz— Editor Karikaalan (@KariKaalanEdits) August 17, 2022
Kohli’s IPL franchise also shared a tweet saying, “Virat Kohli’s ODI record speaks for itself.”
Virat Kohli’s ODI record speaks for itself. ??
Drop a ❤️ to congratulate @imVkohli on 1️⃣4️⃣ brilliant years in ODI cricket. Many more to come! ??#PlayBold #TeamIndia #14YearsofViratKohli pic.twitter.com/M0pQPRlJJm
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 18, 2022
Even though Virat has some years of his career ahead, he is still referred to as a legend by cricket fans.
THE MAN
THE MYTH
THE LEGEND#14YearsOfViratKohli #14Yearsofkingkohli pic.twitter.com/9RfA6b3uJN— ? (@Scoopknowsball) August 18, 2022
The Day When My IDOL Was Found..
? @imVkohli ??#14YearsOfKingKohliEra#14YearsOfViratKohli pic.twitter.com/NofxSmtgyt
— ??? ???? ? (@perk_twitz) August 18, 2022
Thank you #ViratKohli
For
Making cricket a sport to passion .
Making chasing look so easy
Making hundreds just for fun
Making india no1 test team
Making us to believe we can win overseas
Can proudly say a #Viratian for life
I love u my idol forever #14YearsOfViratKohli pic.twitter.com/wHriOoZIIh— Shahid ⭐? ? (@Shahid_A4z) August 18, 2022
His stats are something any cricketer would be envious of.
14 years in international cricket for the modern day great Virat Kohli ?
#14YearsOfViratKohli pic.twitter.com/gigXoK67Rx
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) August 18, 2022
Today in 2008
Virat Kohli made his Intl Debut ?
14 Years
463 Matches
517 Innings
74 Notouts
23726 Runs
254* HS
53.55 Avg
30198 balls Faced
7 200s
14 150s
70 100s
122 50s
2368 4s
242 6s
8 Wickets
284 Catches
135 Wins as Cap
57 M.O.M Awards
19 M.O.S Awards(1/2) pic.twitter.com/yLPhf87Y0W
— ?????? (@Shebas_10dulkar) August 18, 2022
Cricket Australia shared his mesmerising knock in Hobart, which defined his character as the finest run-chaser in the history of the game.
Virat Kohli made is international debut 14 years ago today – why not re-live his best ODI knock? ?
Taking you back to Hobart, 2012.
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) August 18, 2022
Virat is on a break from the game as India faces Zimbabwe. Next, he will be seen playing in the Asia Cup 2022 starting on August 27.