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#2 Virat Kohli talks about U-19 WC triumph

Virat Kohli led India brilliantly in the 2008 U-19 World Cup

Indian captain Virat Kohli reflected his winning Under-19 WC campaign as a leader, stating how the age-group tournament helped him take his game to the next level. Kohli also stressed the importance of the tournament being aired live on TV which boosted morale as budding cricketers.

"I have always maintained that it was probably the most crucial phase of my development as a cricketer because that was probably the second time that the World Cup started being aired on TV. Many people score runs and do well but when you watch someone play, you know there's something different."

Kohli finished as the third-highest run-getter and later played the IPL and was eventually drafted into the Indian side. According to Kohli, players like Ravindra Jadeja and Manish Pandey also benefitted from the tournament.

"I am grateful that the tournament was aired on TV because everyone watched us play, we were picked into the IPL and people started thinking that these guys could do something in future. I think it was a great stepping stone and winning that tournament was a boost for us."

"I think when you have the chance to show what you can do in front of the world, it really provides you with a rare opportunity."

Full article: Winning Under-19 World Cup was a stepping stone for me, reveals Virat Kohli