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Virat Kohli completes 16 years in international cricket: Indian team's legendary batsman and former captain Virat Kohli completed 16 years in international cricket on Sunday. On this day in 2008, Kohli made his debut in the ODI format and played his first ODI match against Sri Lanka. However, he could not perform well in this match. And was out after scoring just 12 runs. However, today he is one of the best cricketers in the world.
Virat, known as King Kohli in the world of cricket, has many records to his name which are difficult to break. He also faced difficulties many times, especially when he was not in form. His passion for cricket and hard work took him to new heights.
In his 16-year international career, Kohli has led the Indian team in all three formats. He has been part of the Indian team that won the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy and 2024 T20 World Cup. Kohli made his T20 International and Test debut in the year 2011. However, now he has retired from this format. After leading the Indian team in the T20 World Cup 2024, he announced his retirement from the T20 format. He has played 113 Tests, 295 ODIs and 125 T20 Internationals for India so far.
This record is registered in the name of Kohli
Virat Kohli (80) is the second highest scorer with most half-centuries after Sachin Tendulkar (100).
Virat surpassed Sachin Tendulkar (49) for most half-centuries in ODIs.
Under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, the Indian team remained number one in Tests for six years.
Virat Kohli is the fourth highest run scorer in the world.
Virat is the only batsman who has scored the most runs among the players currently playing cricket.
Kohli has scored seven double centuries as captain. He has equaled Wally Hammond and Mehela Jayawardene.
Kohli is the fourth Indian and the ninth player in the world to play 500 international matches.