Virat Kohli marks 18 years since debut, reflects on his cricket journey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Virat Kohli celebrates 18 years since his debut on August 18, 2008, during which he has transformed into a key figure in Indian cricket. He has accumulated 28,359 runs and 85 centuries across formats, including significant achievements like the U19 World Cup and ODI World Cup titles. Kohli’s leadership saw India rise to the No. 1 Test team in the world, and he is noted for his intense dedication to the game, inspiring a new generation of cricketers. As of now, Kohli's career includes 14,941 runs in ODIs and 9,230 runs in Tests.
- •Virat Kohli made his India debut on August 18, 2008.
- •He has scored 28,359 runs and 85 centuries in international cricket.
- •Kohli led India to numerous tournament victories, including World Cups.
- •His leadership saw India achieve the No. 1 Test ranking.
- •Kohli's career includes significant records in ODIs and Tests.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — 18 years of ruthless Virat Kohli: The man who refused to stay ordinary
"Virat Kohli's career began with a modest debut in 2008. He achieved numerous accolades, including World Cups and the Asia Cup. Kohli then captained India to significant Test match victories overseas. He broke Sachin Tendulkar's ODI century record during the 2023 World Cup. Kohli retired from Tests and T20Is after winning IPL titles.
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