The 32-year-old first shot to prominence when he guided India to the U-19 World Cup win in 2008. Since then there has been no looking back, with Virat Kohli breaking numerous records along the way.

Ahead of IPL 2021, Subramaniam Badrinath, Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh sat down with Star Sports to share their first impressions of Virat Kohli.

Subramaniam Badrinath was the first to talk about Virat Kohli. The batsman recalled how he was on the field when Kohli made his first-class debut.

Discussing his temperament, Badrinath expounded on how Virat Kohli’s never-say-die attitude was evident from day one.

Irfan Pathan was the next cricketer to talk about Virat Kohli. The all-rounder, who is currently recovering from COVID-19, admitted he was amazed by Kohli’s ability to balance everything on and off the field.

How Virat Kohli impressed Harbhajan Singh with a single shot

The final player to share his first impression of Virat Kohli was Harbhajan Singh. The legendary off-spinner recounted how Kohli’s fearlessness against Sanath Jayasuriya in the IPL left him impressed.

Harbhajan Singh and Virat Kohli will be seen in the upcoming edition of IPL 2021. While Kohli will lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore once again, Harbhajan Singh will turn out for Kolkata Knight Riders.

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