Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, completed 15 years in international cricket on August 18, 2023. He made his debut for India in an ODI match against Sri Lanka in 2008, and has since gone on to become a global superstar.
Kohli has scored over 18,000 runs in international cricket, including 76 centuries. He is the leading run-scorer in ODI cricket, and the second-leading run-scorer in Test cricket. He is also the only batsman to have scored 8000 runs in T20I cricket.
Kohli has been a dominant force in world cricket for over a decade. He has been the world's top-ranked ODI batsman for several years, and has also held the top spot in the Test rankings. He is a master of all formats of the game, and is known for his ability to score runs quickly and fluently.
Kohli has also been a successful captain. He led India to the top of the Test rankings, and to the final of the 2019 ODI World Cup. He is a passionate and demanding leader, and has inspired his teammates to perform at their best.
Kohli's career has not been without its challenges. He has gone through periods of poor form, and has been criticized for his aggressive batting style. However, he has always bounced back stronger, and has never stopped striving for excellence.
Kohli is a true legend of the game. He is an inspiration to millions of fans around the world, and his legacy will be felt for many years to come.
A Look Back at Kohli's Career:-
Kohli's international career began in 2008, when he was just 19 years old. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka, and scored 12 runs in his first innings. He made his Test debut the following year, against West Indies, and scored 158 runs in his first innings.
Kohli quickly established himself as one of the most promising young batsmen in the world. He scored his first ODI century in 2010, against Australia, and his first Test century in 2011, against South Africa.
Kohli's career went from strength to strength in the following years. He scored centuries in all three formats of the game, and became a regular member of India's national team. He was also named the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2012 and 2017.
Kohli's greatest moment came in 2018, when he led India to the final of the ODI World Cup. He scored 82 runs in the final, but India lost to England by 3 runs.
Kohli's career has not been without its challenges. He has gone through periods of poor form, and has been criticized for his aggressive batting style. However, he has always bounced back stronger, and has never stopped striving for excellence.
Kohli's Legacy:-
Kohli is a true legend of the game. He is an inspiration to millions of fans around the world, and his legacy will be felt for many years to come. He is one of the greatest batsmen of all time, and his records are unlikely to be broken for many years to come.
Kohli is also a role model for young cricketers. He is a hard worker, and he is always willing to learn and improve. He is also a great ambassador for the game, and he has helped to make cricket more popular around the world.
Kohli's 15 years in international cricket have been an incredible journey. He has achieved so much, and he has inspired so many people. He is a true legend of the game, and his legacy will last for many years to come.
