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On this day in 2008: Virat Kohli made his international debut

Kohli had opened the batting India, and he faced 22 balls and batted for 33 minutes at the crease before Sri Lankan bowler Nuwan Kulasekara dismissed him in the eight over

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 Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the first ODI match between Sri Lanka and India on August 18, 2008. Pic/ AFP

Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the first ODI match between Sri Lanka and India on August 18, 2008. Pic/ AFP

Thirteen years ago on this day (August 18), skipper Virat Kohli took his first steps on the international stage as he made his ODI debut for India.

However, his stint at the crease was short-lived as Kohli scored just 12 runs in his first international match.

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