Virat Kohli: A Trailblazing Journey in Cricket

Introduction

Sultan Mahmood
2 min read3 days ago

The dynamic Virat Kohli present and future, Indian cricketer has ensured his place in the history of the game. Born as a troublesome teenager, the cricketer in Kohli today has a drastic transformation unlike any other.

Early Days

Popularly known for his aggressive style of play, Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi and took to captain the India Under-19 team. His captaincy took the Indian team to clinch the 2008 Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia particularly in Kuala Lumpur. This made him different from the conventional icon of the Indian cricket team, which could be explained more by his style and tenacity.

International Stardom

Kohli started his One day Internationals or the ODI format in the year 2008 in Sri Lanka. At first it was a little difficult for him but he was able to get in the grove after a while. His batting remained very good and particularly when setting or chasing targets. The Test debut, arrived in 2011 against the West Indies, and the player became a regular in all three forms of the game.

Batting Prowess

Kohli’s batting averages speak volumes:Kohli’s batting averages speak volumes:

Test: 49. 16 with 29 centuries
ODI: 58. 68 with 50…

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