Nine Years After ODI Debut at 19, Virat Kohli Back in Dambulla

Virat Kohli now returns as captain of the team

On 18th August 2008, Virat Kohli made his ODI debut, at the age of 19, against Sri Lanka at Dambulla.

Nine years later, Kohli returns to Dambulla for the ODI series, but this time as the Indian cricket team’s captain.

#TeamIndia members arrive for the 1st ODI vs. @OfficialSLC at Dambulla #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/HthbkJLsS6

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 17, 2017

At Dambulla for the ODIs now, another beautiful location. 😊🔝 pic.twitter.com/StkAZQzUGh

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 18, 2017

Celebrating the nine-year anniversary of his debut, Kohli tweeted this picture.

It all started on this very chair, this very date and this very ground. 9 years today with the Indian cricket team! So grateful. 🙏 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/23vEL1tO3K

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 18, 2017

Also Read: How Captaincy Transformed Virat Kohli’s Career

Here’s hoping for many more years in Kohli’s career!