First ODI opponent
Sri Lanka
Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
Cricket • Career
When Was Virat Kohli's Debut?
Virat Kohli has been playing international cricket since 2008. Here are all his debut dates.
Virat Kohli made his ODI debut on August 18, 2008, Test debut on June 20, 2011, and T20I debut on June 12, 2010.
Quick Answer
Virat Kohli debuted in ODIs on August 18, 2008, T20Is on June 12, 2010, and Tests on June 20, 2011.
First Test opponent
West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica.
Verdict
Unclear
When did Virat Kohli debut?
ODI: August 18, 2008. T20I: June 12, 2010. Test: June 20, 2011.
What supports this verdict
- There is enough evidence to examine the question seriously.
- Some signals support the claim, but they are not yet decisive.
What weakens this verdict
- The claim is not official or absolute.
- Counter-evidence prevents a clean yes or no verdict.
ODI debut: August 18, 2008
Virat Kohli made his ODI debut on August 18, 2008 against Sri Lanka at Dambulla.
He was 19 years old at the time. He scored 12 runs in his first innings.
His ODI debut came in the same series where he was called up as a replacement for an injured player.
He would go on to become India's greatest ODI batter.
T20I debut: June 12, 2010
Virat Kohli made his T20I debut on June 12, 2010 against Zimbabwe at Harare.
He was 21 years old. He scored 26 runs in his first T20I match.
He later became India's T20I captain and led the team to multiple World Cup finals.
Test debut: June 20, 2011
Virat Kohli made his Test debut on June 20, 2011 against West Indies at Kingston, Jamaica.
He was 22 years old. He scored 4 and 15 in his first Test match.
His Test career started slowly but he became one of India's best Test batters, especially overseas.
He is now India's most successful Test captain.
Early career before international debut
Before his international debut, Virat Kohli rose through the ranks quickly:
He led India to victory in the 2008 U-19 World Cup as captain.
He scored heavily in domestic cricket for Delhi.
His leadership and batting talent caught selectors' attention.
He made his ODI debut just months after the U-19 World Cup triumph.
Evidence Scorecard
Confirmed debut details
Here is verified information:
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ODI debut: August 18, 2008 vs Sri Lanka. Verified by BCCI records
Career Record
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T20I debut: June 12, 2010 vs Zimbabwe
Career Record
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Test debut: June 20, 2011 vs West Indies
Career Record
Youth
From U-19 captain to international star
Virat Kohli's journey from winning the 2008 U-19 World Cup to becoming India's greatest all-format batter is one of cricket's most inspiring stories.
Verdict
The bottom line
Virat Kohli debuted in ODIs on August 18, 2008, T20Is on June 12, 2010, and Tests on June 20, 2011. He was 19-22 years old across these debuts.
FAQs
When did Virat Kohli make his ODI debut?
August 18, 2008 against Sri Lanka.
When did Virat Kohli make his Test debut?
June 20, 2011 against West Indies.
When did Virat Kohli make his T20I debut?
June 12, 2010 against Zimbabwe.
How old was Kohli when he debuted?
19 (ODI), 21 (T20I), 22 (Test).
More FAQs
When did Virat Kohli make his ODI debut?
August 18, 2008 against Sri Lanka.
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