The prolific batsman’s journey, adorned with numerous records and accolades, stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication and exceptional prowess on the 22 yards.
On the special occasion, Kohli participated in an exclusive ‘Rapid Fire’ interview with Star Sports, where he responded to 16 quick questions.
During the engaging session, Kohli revealed his preferred IPL opponent, choosing between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. Surprisingly, the seasoned batsman selected the team owned by Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan as his favoured rival.
When posed with the question of choosing his favourite cricketer between MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers, Kohli responded with a cheeky smile, simply stating, “both.”
The interview provided fans with an opportunity to learn more about Kohli’s preferences and opinions on various topics related to cricket and beyond.
On this day in 2008, Kohli made his international cricket debut in India’s ODI against Sri Lanka at Dambulla, a couple of months after he became the Under-19 World Cup-winning captain at Kuala Lumpur.
Kohli has won the ODI World Cup in 2011, the Champions Trophy in 2013 and the T20 World Cup in 2024, following which he retired from the shortest format. He also holds the record for most wins by an Indian Test captain, as the side won 40 out of 68 matches when Kohli was the skipper.