Virat Kohli confirmed to play the County cricket for Surrey in the month of June. It is to be noted that Kohli had a poor outing against England in the 2014 tour where he scored just 134 runs in 5 tests at an average of 13.4.This series raised eyebrows regarding his selection in the longer format of the game.
Today, the Indian skipper has confirmed his county stint and this will be one of the most exciting things ahead of the Indian overseas tour. Kohli has made an impact in every country he visited, but conquering the English has been really a challenge.
Speaking on the same, Kohli said “It has long been an ambition of mine to play county cricket and I am thankful to Alec Stewart and Surrey for allowing me the opportunity to join them during their 2018 season. I can”t wait to get to the Kia Oval.”
Pujara and Ishant are already playing county for Sussex and Yorkshire. With Virat coming in, it will be really interesting to see the performance of these players in the upcoming England tour.
Kohli will now miss the only test against Afghanistan at Bengaluru. Further details regarding the same are awaited.
This is how Twitter reacted for Kohli”s maiden County stint :
It's official – @imVkohli is to play for @surreycricket in June 🙌
How good a signing is that?! pic.twitter.com/mwizcm5ezF
— Vitality County Championship (@CountyChamp) May 3, 2018
Fair play to Virat Kohli .. in a time where some cricketers are reducing their red ball exposure.. the busiest cricketer on the planet is putting it first to prepare for a test series in England .. giving himself the best chance to succeed!!
— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) May 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/Premkumar_R/status/992051057034317825?s=20
Virat Kohli will miss Afghanistan Test and play county cricket instead before the England series. Fakhar Zaman had his NOC for county cricket revoked cos Pakistan wanted him for a fitness test at home. #GoFigure
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) May 3, 2018
Big news – Virat Kohli signs for Surrey to play all formats in June
— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) May 3, 2018
Welcome to County Cricket @imVkohli … Without doubt Scarborough will be awaiting you with a lovely Bag of Fish & Chips … Great signing @surreycricket 👍👍👍
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 3, 2018
When you hear that @imVkohli is coming to Scarborough next month @surreycricket #YourYorkshire pic.twitter.com/c8RDTj3NZV
— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) May 3, 2018
Great for the county championship that Virat Kohli is making his way to Surrey for a month this season! Now that is a serious signing! There’s going to be some very lucky lads to learn off one of the best👏🙌 #Kohli #countycricket
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) May 3, 2018
Coup for Surrey to sign world cricket's biggest superstar – but. of course, it allows Virat Kohli to get used to conditions in England, where he has previously struggled, before India's tour.
— John Etheridge (@JohnSunCricket) May 3, 2018
Big welcome @imVkohli to the @surreycricket family.
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 3, 2018
There will doubtless be chuntering about giving Virat Kohli a tune up before the England series. But it's Virat Kohli. The biggest player on the planet. Huge coup for county game
— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) May 3, 2018
👀🙌🏽
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) May 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/AlexHartley93/status/992048919491305472
Wow what a signing @surreycricket to have one of the greatest batsmen of all time at your club.Welcome @imVkohli to the club. I’m sure you’ll love scarbados v @YorkshireCCC #Fish&Chips
— Ryan Sidebottom 🏏 (@RyanSidebottom) May 3, 2018
It's confirmed! @imVkohli will play domestic cricket for @surreycricket this June to prepare for his side's tour of England this summer, meaning he will miss Afghanistan's inaugural Test in Bengaluru.https://t.co/Q1NubGu2uo pic.twitter.com/XmqCJttuXl
— ICC (@ICC) May 3, 2018
👀 Looks like we'll be seeing Virat Kohli at Lord's before July…
He is due to play for @surreycricket vs @Middlesex_CCC in the @OneDayCup on Sunday 3rd June!
🎟 https://t.co/mAb26Ut0dL#LoveLords pic.twitter.com/Z2IybwE4mz
— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) May 3, 2018
Virat Kohli will join @surreycricket for the month of June. We’re going to suggest that is a half-decent signing. pic.twitter.com/rnIf25J2e0
— The Cricketer (@TheCricketerMag) May 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/nj68k/status/992054193107038209?s=20
So i'll have to watch english county this june !! #Kohli
— أرهان (@nocturnalDlight) May 3, 2018
Loads of great grounds that Virat Kohli will get a taste of. The Champo game at the Ageas Bowl is also the one Dale Steyn's due to play in for Hampshire… Morkel back by then too
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) May 3, 2018
Sad to say that @surreycricket beat us to the signing of @imVkohli. For the record we offered the Whitnell's spare room, first in the line at tea, bat at 6 and can even turn his arm over if he wanted. Unfortunately it wasn't to be, but you are welcome down brambletrees anytime.
— Borstal Cricket Club (@BorstalCricket) May 3, 2018