On this day 15 years ago, Virat Kohli made his international debut. Since then, he has gone on to become a superstar in cricket, dominating bowlers in all formats and establishing himself as the world’s greatest chaser. Virat’s 15-year journey is the result of his relentless work ethic and unwavering commitment to being the best in the world. The all-star batter has currently amassed 25,582 runs with an astounding average of 53.63, 76 hundreds, and absolute dominance.

Virat made his India debut against Sri Lanka in an ODI match on this day in 2008. Virat led India’s U-19 squad to win at the U19 Cricket World Cup a few months before making his international cricket debut. Later, he would don the Indian cap. Virat rose through the ranks as the years passed by, consistently scoring runs and leading India to victories on his own, earning recognition as one of the greatest players in history.

Virat joined England’s Joe Root, Australia’s Steve Smith, and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson in the modern Fab-Four as a result of his success in a variety of forms.

Since making his Test debut in 2011 (IND vs WI), Virat Kohli, who is now India’s fifth-highest run scorer in Tests, has played 111 Tests for his country, becoming one of the biggest advocates of the format. Virat has currently amassed 8,676 runs, which includes 29 centuries, 29 half-centuries, an average of 49.29, with a top score of 254* in 187 Test innings.

Virat Kohli left a lasting impression as a Test captain, leading India to five straight ICC World Test Championship victories from 2017 to 21.

ODIs are Virat Kohli’s best format, and the stats he has amassed in that format tell volumes about his reliability and the value he places on his wicket. Virat has scored 12,898 runs, which incudes 46 centuries, 65 half-centuries, and 183 of his greatest runs, in 275 ODIs at an average of 57.32, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the format only after Sachin.

Virat Kohli, the greatest player in ICC T20 World Cup history, has incredible stats in T20Is, the same as ODI and Test. In 115 T20 Internationals, he has amassed 4,008 runs (1 century and 37 half-centuries), with the best score of 122*, at an average of 52.73 and a strike rate of 137.96. In the annals of T20I cricket, he holds the records for runs, scores of at least fifty, and average.

Virat has amassed 25,582 runs overall in 501 games (76 hundred and 131 fifties), averaging 53.63, with a top score of 254*.

He is currently in pursuit of his idol Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 34,357 international runs as the fifth-highest run scorer in cricket.

He won the ICC Player of the Decade award for 2011–20 thanks to all these numbers.

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Virat Kohli took to his Twitter and Instagram handles on January 15, 2022, to officially announce his step down from captaincy of the Indian cricket team. Kohli took over the captaincy in early 2025, following the retirement of former skipper MS Dhoni.

Virat Kohli is an all-rounder in life. Be it his cricket career, or his charisma on screens, he is indeed King Kohli. He is the best Test captain the country has ever had. In light of his step down, the entire nation is in deeply saddened. Social media has been flooded with people expressing their shock and grief.

In the message shared by the former skipper, he has poured his heart out. He started by stating how his 7 years of captaincy were filled with heard work, turmoil and relentless perseverance every day to direct his team rightly. He fulfilled his duty with absolute honesty and left no stones unturned. His journey was filled with many ups and downs, but there was never any lack of effort or belief on his part. Kohli shared that he believes in putting his 120 percent in everything. If he cannot do so, he knows it’s because it’s the right thing to do. As a captain, and as a person, he has absolute clarity in his heart and so, he cannot be dishonest with his team.

Kohli thanked the BCCI for giving him the opportunity to lead his country. He also expressed his gratitude towards his teammates for standing by his vision for the team, never giving up and making his journey memorable and beautiful.

The former captain also shared how thankful he is to Ravi Shastri, former head coach of the national cricket team, and the entire support group. He called them the engine behind his escalating journey.

Virat Kohli ended his note with thanking MS Dhoni for not only believing in him as captain, but also for teaching him how to be an able individual who could take Indian cricket forward.  

Virat Kohli is an all-rounder in life. Be it his cricket career, or his charisma on screens, he is indeed King Kohli. He is the best Test captain the country has ever had. In light of his step down, the entire nation is in deeply saddened. Social media has been flooded with people expressing their shock and grief.

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