Virat Kohli, a former captain of India, commemorated his Test debut on June 20, 2011, on Tuesday.
The right-handed batter shared his glorious journey in a then-to-now format on his official Instagram account.
The post’s caption read:
“12 years in test cricket today. Forever grateful 💫🙇🏻♂️.”
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The 34-year-old’s 2011 Kingston debut against the West Indies wasn’t the best, as he only scored 19 runs in his four innings.
But the Delhi-born cricketer, who currently serves as the backbone of India’s batting lineup, is also arguably one of their most seasoned players.
He has accumulated 8479 runs at 48.72 in 109 Tests, including 28 centuries. The veteran batter’s highest score, 254, came in a 2019 match against South Africa.
The limited-overs series of the upcoming West Indies tour is likely to see Virat Kohli rest
In addition, Kohli is one of the most successful captains in the format and the most successful Indian player ever.
Kohli has led India to 40 victories and suffered 17 losses over the course of 68 games. He is one of the select few captains who has never lost a home series.
For the limited-overs series of the upcoming West Indies tour, Virat Kohli is probably going to be rested.
The star cricketer may not play in India’s three ODIs and five T20 Internationals when they tour the West Indies next month.
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However, he is anticipated to play in the two-Test series that come before the white-ball matches.
Additionally, this will signal the beginning of India’s new World Test Championship cycle.
The World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and India featured the 34-year-old.
However, the star cricketer fell for 14 and 49 in the two innings he batted, failing to live up to the hype.
In contrast to how Mitchell Starc’s almost unplayable delivery got Kohli out in the first innings.
Scott Boland’s delivery in the second saw Kohli tinkering with a ball well outside off-stump.
After starting day five at 164-3, his dismissal caused a severe collapse in their batting order, which resulted in them being bowled out for 234 while chasing 444.
Australia won by a score of 209 runs to claim the WTC mace.
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