NEW DELHI: On this day in 2008, 15 years ago, India batting stalwart Virat Kohli took his first steps onto the international stage, marking his debut in an ODI match against Sri Lanka.
Merely a few months prior to the Sri Lanka series, Virat had etched his name into the annals of history by leading India to victory in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup. Much like many U19 captains before him, he had compellingly presented his case for adorning the Indian cap in the future. He amassed 235 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 47.00, including a century against West Indies during the group stages.
