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Trivia: When Did Virat Kohli Tour Pakistan?

Cricket LoungeBy Cricket Lounge11/09/2024Updated:11/09/2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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The question of when Virat Kohli toured Pakistan taps into a significant aspect of cricketing history between India and Pakistan, two nations whose cricket matches are not just games but cultural events. Kohli, known for his aggressive batting and leadership, has indeed played against Pakistan numerous times, but the specifics of his tours to Pakistan itself require a bit of clarification.

Virat Kohli has never officially toured Pakistan with the senior Indian cricket team for a full bilateral series. The last time the Indian senior team toured Pakistan was in 2004, before Kohli’s international debut. However, Kohli did travel to Pakistan as part of the Indian Under-19 team in 2006. This tour, although not part of his senior international career, is noteworthy as it was one of his early international exposures.

During this Under-19 tour, Kohli showcased his talent, contributing significantly to India’s victories. His performances included notable scores in both Test and ODI formats against Pakistan, indicating his potential even at a young age. This tour, while not widely celebrated in Kohli’s illustrious career narrative, played a foundational role in his cricketing journey.

The anticipation for Kohli playing in Pakistan has been high, especially with discussions around the 2025 Champions Trophy, which Pakistan is set to host. There’s been considerable interest and speculation among fans and former cricketers about Kohli experiencing the hospitality and cricketing atmosphere in Pakistan. Former Pakistani cricketers like Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan have expressed enthusiasm about Kohli potentially playing in Pakistan, highlighting the mutual respect and admiration that transcends cricketing rivalries.

From posts found on X, there’s a clear sentiment of hope and anticipation among fans for Kohli to play in Pakistan, with some even suggesting future scenarios where Kohli could experience Pakistani hospitality firsthand. However, as of now, Kohli’s only tour to Pakistan was with the Under-19 team, not as part of the senior team.

While Virat Kohli has not toured Pakistan with the senior Indian cricket team, his visit with the Under-19 squad in 2006 remains a significant, albeit lesser-known, chapter in his cricketing journey. The cricketing world continues to watch with interest, hoping for a day when Kohli might step onto a Pakistani pitch in an official capacity, potentially fulfilling the wishes of many fans across both nations.

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