Virat Kohli is anticipated to mark his T20I debut anniversary with a significant score for India.

 

Despite a subdued beginning to the T20 World Cup, reassurances from Brad Hogg and Wasim Jaffer suggest Indian fans need not fret, as Virat Kohli gears up to mark his T20I debut anniversary against USA in New York on June 12.

Fourteen years ago on June 12, a youthful Virat Kohli marked his T20I debut for India at the Harare Sports Club against Zimbabwe. As India prepares to face the USA in the T20 World Cup 2024 on the same date, Kohli stands as the second highest run-scorer in the format, accumulating 4042 runs at an impressive average of 50.52. Nonetheless, concerns have arisen among Indian fans regarding the star batsman.

Virat Kohli is anticipated to mark his T20I debut anniversary with a significant score for India.

Kohli’s recent scores of 1 and 4 against Ireland and Pakistan have raised eyebrows, with his aggressive approach not yielding substantial runs, prompting concerns for the team. However, Kohli has a track record of silencing doubters, evident in his IPL performances where he defied critics of his strike rate, leading RCB to victories and claiming the Orange Cap with 741 runs. Wasim Jaffer, speaking to Star Sports, dismissed worries about Kohli’s form, expressing confidence that the star batter will shine as the tournament progresses, especially on his debut anniversary, marking a significant day for him.