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'One and Only' - Twitter goes crazy as Virat Kohli completes 14 years of international career

Virat Kohli is not a name anymore in Indian cricket. The legend completes 14 years of international career.

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Virat Kohli is not just a name anymore in Indian cricket. He has become the most loved sports personality. The journey started off as an under-19 World Cup winner and the stature has only grown since then. The Indian batter evolved as a star, magnified into a superstar and earned the name 'legend'. These nicknames or prefixes did not come overnight as the batter has had his share of dark days too.

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Stunning performances, crunchy cover drive, enthralling aggression and classic captaincy made him a legend over time. Often compared to former great Sachin Tendulkar, the batter created his own path, creating a frenzy that attracted a billion fans all over the world. The chants that never end and the fans that never leave him made him who he is right now.

As many as 70 international centuries and his incredible average across formats justify his stature. The failure in England in 2014 only powered him to the next level. The veteran made a stunning comeback in 2018 to let the English crowd stand on their feet to applaud him for his sublime knocks. The incredible ODI series against South Africa in 2018 followed by multiple hundreds put him at the number one position in the rankings.

Despite the legendary stature, the Delhi-born failed to win a major trophy for India. The 33-year-old has not tasted a victory in the Indian T20 League final yet. Virat Kohli is in the worst of forms since 2019 November and has not made a comeback yet. The wait for his 71st international century is still continuing and fans are more patient than ever.

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Virat Kohli - the stardom: 

The legend has amassed 8074 runs in ODIs, 12344 runs in Tests and 3308 runs in T20Is. The 33-year-old averages 50.12 in T20Is and 57.68 in ODIs. His average fell below 50 in Tests only recently. Fans are crazier than ever to celebrate 14 years of Virat Kohli in international cricket. The journey started as a middle-order batter on this day, against Sri Lanka in 2008.

It is a journey filled with amazement, a journey that has left a legacy for youngsters. The stardom is unimaginable for any other cricketer from India. It is quite evident to say that no one would have predicted him to become a big gun 14 years later. Here's how the Twitter community is celebrating Virat Kohli's 14 years of madness:

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