Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Dhoni and Sehwag's Support Saved Kohli's Test Career
Virat Kohli, a famous cricketer, started playing internationally 17 years ago.
He initially struggled in Test matches.
After poor performances, the selectors wanted to remove him from the team.
However, the captain MS Dhoni and vice-captain Virender Sehwag supported Kohli and gave him another chance.
This decision was a pivotal moment in his career, as he then secured his place in the team and later became the captain.
Virat Kohli debuted in international cricket 17 years ago.
He initially struggled in Tests after his debut in 2011.
After poor performance in Australia, selectors considered dropping him.
MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag backed Kohli, saving his Test career.
Kohli then became a Test regular, eventually captaining the team.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Virender Sehwag.
- What
- The story of how MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag saved Virat Kohli's Test career.
- When
- Kohli debuted 17 years ago and in 2012, his career was almost over.
- Where
- International cricket, particularly during a series in Australia.
- Why
- To highlight a critical moment that shaped Kohli's Test career.
- International Debut
- 17 years ago
- Test Debut
- June 2011
- Saved By
- MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag
- Test Runs
- 9230
- Test Matches Captained
- 68
