Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-08-18
18 years of ruthless Virat Kohli: The man who refused to stay ordinary
Virat Kohli's career began with a modest debut in 2008. He achieved numerous accolades, including World Cups and the Asia Cup. Kohli then captained India to significant Test match victories overseas. He broke Sachin Tendulkar's ODI century record during the 2023 World Cup. Kohli retired from Tests and T20Is after winning IPL titles. On August 18, 2008, a 19-year-old Virat Kohli walked out at Dambulla and scored 12 on his India debut. Eighteen years later, the boy who was once a surprise selection has become one of the defining figures of modern cricket: a batter, captain, standard-setter, survivor and, perhaps
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