By Afiur
July 20, 2026
Virat Kohli burst onto the global stage in 2008, captaining India’s Under-19 team to a thrilling World Cup victory in Malaysia.
Playing a crucial role alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli lifted his first ICC ODI World Cup trophy on home soil in Mumbai.
Earning the legendary title Chase Master, Kohli mastered second-innings chases, regularly smashing iconic centuries under extreme pressure.
Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record, Kohli became the fastest batter in cricket history to reach 10,000 ODI runs in just 205 innings.
Delivering a match-winning 76 in the 2024 final, Kohli crowned his T20 International career by lifting the World Cup trophy.