BENGALURU: In March 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cashed in on Delhi Daredevils’ lack of interest in signing Virat Kohli for the opening Indian Premier League. Seventeen seasons on, it’s still Delhi’s loss and Bengaluru’s gain. Perhaps, Delhi could be forgiven for the oversight.
Teenager Kohli was explosive batting prowess, but all raw emotion. That hasn’t changed as the IPL enters its 18th edition this weekend. However, in the intervening period, the now 36-year-old has gone from unabashed teen to cricket great.
