6 Indian players who took a wicket off their first balls in a particular format

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar castled Mohammad Hafeez off the very first ball of his ODI career
Bhuvneshwar Kumar castled Mohammad Hafeez off the very first ball of his ODI career

#1 Virat Kohli

Kohli has occasionally rolled his arm over for a few overs
Kohli has occasionally rolled his arm over for a few overs

There is no doubt about Virat Kohli's Pedigree as a batsman. For the past few years, the talismanic Indian skipper has been one of the leading batsmen in the world across formats. Apart from his fluent batting, Kohli is also known for his on field antics.

The Indian skipper is always seen throwing himself around on the field and even doesn't mind rolling his arms for a few overs. And interestingly, apart from having numerous batting records to his name, Kohli has a bowling record that he will cherish for a long time.

In the one-off T20 match against England at Manchester in 2011, the then captain, MS Dhoni introduced Virat Kohli into the attack in the 8th over. And Kohli vindicated his captain's decision by getting the prized wicket of Kevin Pietersen off his very first ball.

Even though Kohli does not bowl often, he can be a useful part-time bowler.

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