Virat Kohli's profile



Virat Kohli is born on 5th November, 1988.

He is an Indian international cricketer. He was the captain of the victorious Indian team at the 2008 U/19 Cricket World Cup. He represents Delhi in first-class cricket. He played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008 and 2009 Indian Premier League.

Kohli first came into the limelight when he scored 90 runs for Delhi in a Ranji trophy match against Karnataka on the day of his father's death. The team mates needed him at the crucial moment but he was much more needed at home. But he said that he wants to bat. This shows his determination towards cricket. The innings was crucial in saving the match for Delhi.

Virat Kohli with U-19 Cricket World Cup - 2008

Kohli captained the victorious Indian team at the 2008 U/19 Cricket World Cup held in Malaysia. Batting at number 4, he scored 235 runs in 6 matches at an average of 47, including a century against the West Indies U-19s. He was also commended for making several tactical bowling changes during the tournament.

Kohli played for at the 2008 Indian Premier League. He was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $30,000 before the first season of IPL in 2008.

Kohli was member of India's win of the 2009 Emerging Players Tournament in Australia. Following a hundred in the Emerging Players Tournament, Kohli was selected in the ODI squad for India's tour of Sri Lanka. Kohli made his debut in One Day Internationals against Sri Lanka in the Idea Cup in 2008 when both Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were injured. He opened the batting in the first match, but was out for 12. He made his first half century, a score of 54, in the fourth match which helped India win the series.

In the absence of the injured Yuvraj, Kohli got a chance to play in the 4th ODI when Sri Lanka toured India in December 2009. He scored his first ODI century, milking singles with Gautam Gambhir they shared a 224-run partnership for the third wicket as India won by seven wickets to seal the series 3–1. Gautham Gambhir gave his man of the match award to Kohli for his performance in the series

He had been named vice-captain of the Indian team for the Tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe in June 2010 as all the other first-choice players skipped the tournament.

He is known for his shots through the cover region. He can also bowl right arm medium pace.

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ODISSri LankaRangiriAug 18, 2008
T20ZimbabweHarareJun 12, 2010
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12 comments:

  1. best of luck virat.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. you are awesome virat...!!!!!!!!...best of luck for your future..1!!!

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    am rinsha............

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    am the one of a bst faaaan of ur's....................

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  5. Virat u r my role model i lyk ur body-language & ur smile is awsome.i wanna desparately meet u.

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  6. hai kohli, i like very much dear.ur smile and speech is very cute.i want to meet u dear.

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  7. advance happy birth day dear.ANYTHING U WANT?

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  8. hi virat kohli i wana meet u where do u stay

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