On today in 2008, a younger and flamboyant Virat Kohli donned the Indian nationwide staff’s jersey for the primary time, making his debut in opposition to Sri Lanka in an ODI match. Years on, Kohli has gone on to cement his place within the Indian cricketing spectrum as an absolute chief, who is not too far-off from breaking a number of the largest data held within the sport, particularly by his idol Sachin Tendulkar. As Kohli reaches a historic milestone, his followers celebrated the landmark second on social media, as #15YearsOfKingKohli began to development on X (previously Twitter).
It was in opposition to Sri Lanka in 2008 that Kohli performed his first sport for the nationwide staff, scoring simply 12 runs off 22 balls. His opening accomplice Gautam Gambhir was dismissed for a 2-ball duck in the identical match. The Indian staff ended up scoring simply 146 runs within the match as Sri Lanka emerged triumphant by 8 wickets.
Even Virat’s Indian Premier League franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, took to Twitter to rejoice the momentous event.
“15 years since a gifted teenager arrived on the Worldwide stage
15 years of turning doubters into believers
15 years of rollercoaster of feelings and a lot happiness
Thanks for being you @imVkohli,” RCB wrote on X.
years since a gifted teenager arrived on the Worldwide stage
years of turning doubters into believers
years of rollercoaster of feelings and a lot happiness
Thanks for being you @imVkohli #PlayBold #15YearsOfKingKohli #OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/fVXje3ShL1
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 18, 2023
This is how followers paid tribute to Kohli on the event:
VIRAT IS PART OF~
ODI | T20i | Take a look at ~ XI of This Decade
Odi XI of all Time
T20i XI of all Time
T20i WC XI of all Time
Champions Trophy XI of all Time
Asia Cup(Odi) XI of all Time
Asia Cup(T20i) of all Time
Clutch Participant XI of all Time(Batting)Celebrating#15YearsOfKingKohli pic.twitter.com/t6BIIZ8Vyw
— Aryan (@OxygenKohli18) August 18, 2023
15 years of Virat Kohli in World cricket
He’s Best ever
He’s Irreplaceable
He’s past cricket
He’s Face of Indian cricketOne earth
One solar
One moon
One KingThanks @imVkohli #ViratKohli #KingKohli #15YearsOfKingKohli @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/Op5RMOR1GG
— kohlibhakt (@Pavancool06J) August 18, 2023
Other than trolling and banter, virat is likely one of the finest gamers and completely goat #15YearsOfKingKohli #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/miZkIkHh7q
— Supreme Unusual (@Doc_Supreme_) August 18, 2023
Can watch this shot entire day.#15YearsOfKingKohlipic.twitter.com/2TzQCaqNMa
— RishabGarg (@rishabgargalt) August 18, 2023
Taking part in his first ODI World Cup, Virat Kohli was part of India’s title-winning staff, led by MS Dhoni. Whereas luck wasn’t on his aspect relating to profitable ICC titles as a captain, Kohli can be hoping to carry the ODI World Cup title for the second time in his profession because the mega occasion will get underway this 12 months.
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