This Day That Year: Virat Kohli Makes IPL Debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008, RCB Pay Tribute to Their Captain
On this day (April 18) in 2008, Virat Kohli made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and a glorious journey went underway. So far, Kohli is the only player in IPL history to play for the same franchise in all 14 seasons. As Kohli's stay in RCB completed 13 years, the IPL franchise took to Twitter and paid tribute to their skipper.
RCB Pay Tribute to Their Captain Virat Kohli!!
1⃣3⃣ years ago #OnThisDay, a 1⃣9⃣ year old walked onto the field in our first ever game of the IPL.👏
From 2️⃣0⃣0⃣8⃣ to many more years to come, it's one hell of a ride, Skipper! 🙌 We love you for everything you are to RCB! ❤️#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/bdTslPa4G9
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 18, 2021
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