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Virat Kohli joined West Delhi Cricket Academy on opening day
Virat Kohli started at West Delhi Cricket Academy on its first day in 1998.
In brief
Virat Kohli started at West Delhi Cricket Academy on its first day in 1998. Virat Kohli enrolled at West Delhi Cricket Academy on May 30, 1998, when it opened. Originally reported by mint.
First day of academy
Rajkumar Sharma opened West Delhi Cricket Academy in Paschim Vihar on May 30, 1998.
250 boys signed up
About 250 boys enrolled on that first day, including a young Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli's early years
Virat Kohli was around 9 years old when he joined the academy with his father and brother.
First impression
Sharma noticed Kohli's flat throw from the boundary and his impatience to train with older boys.
Academy training
Kohli spent more than four hours a day at the academy before heading to the gym.
Father's death
Kohli's father passed away during a Ranji Trophy match in December 2006.
Under-19 World Cup win
Kohli captained India to win the Under-19 World Cup in March 2008.
In short
Virat Kohli enrolled at West Delhi Cricket Academy on May 30, 1998, when it opened.
