Team India cricketer Virat Kohli completed 14 years in International cricket on Thursday, August 18. He has been a prolific run-scorer for India, proving himself across formats. The veteran batter is probably one of the greatest cricketers of this generation. Leading the team, he has taken Indian cricket to newer heights at the International level.
Virat Kohli made his India debut in 2008 in an ODI match against Sri Lanka at Dambulla. Since then, he has scored over 12344 runs in ODIs at an average of 57.68, including 43 centuries. The right-handed batter averages over 50 in T20Is as well, scoring 3308 runs. He has also done tremendously well in the Test format, slamming 27 centuries, including seven double-centuries.
The 33-year-old’s dominance over the last 14 years in International cricket is a testament to his perseverance and dedication. His batting exploits and off-the-field persona have earned him a massive fan following. The fans have always backed the Indian cricketer to thrive in his career, amid several challenges.
Let’s take a look at how fans reacted to Virat Kohli completing 14 years in International cricket:
Virat Kohli’s ODI record speaks for itself. 🔥😎
Drop a ❤️ to congratulate @imVkohli on 1️⃣4️⃣ brilliant years in ODI cricket. Many more to come! 🙌🏻#PlayBold #TeamIndia #14YearsofViratKohli pic.twitter.com/M0pQPRlJJm
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 18, 2022
Today in 2008
Virat Kohli made his Intl Debut 💙
14 Years
463 Matches
517 Innings
74 Notouts
23726 Runs
254* HS
53.55 Avg
30198 balls Faced
7 200s
14 150s
70 100s
122 50s
2368 4s
242 6s
8 Wickets
284 Catches
135 Wins as Cap
57 M.O.M Awards
19 M.O.S Awards(1/2) pic.twitter.com/yLPhf87Y0W
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) August 18, 2022
On this day 14 years ago, Virat Kohli wore the India cap 🧢 for the first time and became the face of world cricket.
One of the finest batsman India has ever produced irrespective of any format.! 👑❤️14 Years Of Pure Class And Dominance 🐐🔥#14YearsOfKingKohliEra pic.twitter.com/7hJhTPyfBQ
— VAIDEHI✨🖤 (@crazzy_viratian) August 18, 2022
Today in 2008
Virat Kohli made his Intl Debut
Since then
Most runs – Kohli
Most 100s – Kohli
Most 50s – Kohli
Most 200s – Kohli
Most M.O.M – Kohli
Most M.O.S – Kohli— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) August 18, 2022
#OnThisDay in 2008, @imVkohli made his ODI debut for 🇮🇳 Since then
Most 100s in successful chases
Fastest to 10k runs milestone
Most 100s as captian in a calander year
Fastest to 1k runs in a calendar year
Only Indian to secure 900+ points in ICC rankingspic.twitter.com/K8wgXjMG0i— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) August 18, 2022
The Day when Virat Kohli totally arrived in world cricket. #14YearsOfKingKohliErapic.twitter.com/4AmeEQcgOf
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 17, 2022
14 Years Of Dominance👑🔥
Unbeatable Stardom🛐#14YrsOfKingKohliEra@imVkohli #ViratKohli𓃵 @TrendVirat pic.twitter.com/Q4WOJ9nIuW
— Manobhiram__DHFM (@i_am_DHFM_2) August 17, 2022
14 Years Of Faith!!
14 Years Of Entertainment!!
14 Years Of Consistency!!
14 Years Of Domination !!
14 Years Of King Kohli!! 👑❤#ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/TjSGbxokTr— Royal Hindustani (@Rudra2812) August 17, 2022
14 GLORIOUS YEARS OF GREATNESS
On this day 14 years ago Virat Kohli made his debut for India and became the face of Indian Cricket 🐐 pic.twitter.com/PpupwSWlAu
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) August 17, 2022
19000+ runs in a single decade
70 centuries
7 200's as a captain
40+ centuries in winning cause
Only player to win two P.O.T s in icc events
ODI PLAYER OF THE DECADE
14 Years Of Remarkable Career👑#14YrsOfKingKohliEra @imVkohli King ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/OtJsYvYglD— .👑 (@RoHiT____dhfm) August 17, 2022
14 years of a marvelous career.
King @imVkohli 👑#14YrsOfKingKohliEra pic.twitter.com/WTqa1B6ATI
— Aniket Chauhan 🇮🇳 🏏🏟️❤️ (@imAniket_18_) August 17, 2022
14 years ago on this day a 19 yo made his international debut and that guy was destined for greatness.
23726 runs , 70 tons , 7 double hundreds , 122 fifties , and countless memories.
Thank you virat for gracing this game of cricket ❤️#14YearsOfKingKohliEra pic.twitter.com/x1C5gyNSVO— Yashvi (@BreatheKohli) August 17, 2022
Even in a room full of people who support and love me, I felt alone: Virat Kohli
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has faced ups and downs in his International career. He went through a dismal patch in 2014 during the England tour. However, made a spectacular comeback from the tough times. Kohli is again in the middle of a difficult period in his career, as he is struggling to perform consistently for India.
In an interview with Indian Express, Kohli expressed the importance of focusing on one’s mental health. He advised the youngsters to be in touch with their inner selves continuously. Kohli stated,
“I personally have experienced times when even in a room full of people who support and love me, I felt alone, and I am sure that this is a feeling that a lot of people can relate to. So, take out time for yourself and reconnect with your core self. If you lose that connection, it wouldn’t take very long for other things to crumble around you.”
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