Tejashwi Yadav Reveals Shocking Truth: Virat Kohli Played Under My Captaincy
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, is one of those cricketers who left the game and chose politics. Tejashwi was a right-handed batsman and had a long career for the Delhi cricket team in junior cricket.
Tejashwi recently spoke to Zee News about Virat Kohli. Tejashwi claims that Virat Kohli has played under his captaincy. So did Tejashwi and Virat play together? Was Tejashwi the captain of the Delhi cricket team? Here we are checking his statement and telling you the truth
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Tejashwi and Virat’s Junior Cricket Days
Tejashwi Yadav and Virat Kohli have played many matches together for Delhi in junior cricket. Tejashwi made his junior cricket debut in 2003 under Virat’s captaincy for the Delhi Under-15 cricket team against Jammu and Kashmir. Delhi won this match by an innings and 55 runs.
Tejashwi also captained the Delhi cricket team in the coming years. He played for Delhi till 2008. He played his last match in October 2008. Virat Kohli played his last match for Delhi in junior cricket in 2007.
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Tejashwi Yadav’s Cricket Career and IPL Experience
When Delhi chased the target of 199 runs against Jammu and Kashmir, Virat and Tejasvi were at the crease. Virat Kohli scored a century in that match. Tejashwi Yadav has also played with Ishant Sharma in junior cricket apart from Virat. Virat made his debut for India in 2008 while Ishant played his first match for India in 2007. Virat has not played for Delhi in domestic cricket since 2013.
Tejashwi Yadav made his first-class debut for Jharkhand in 2010. He also played List A and T20 cricket. He was a part of Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) in IPL. However, he did not get a chance to debut in IPL. Delhi had included him for Rs 8 lakh. Tejasvi has also said earlier that Virat Kohli has played under his leadership during Under-15 and Under-17 for Delhi.
The Truth Behind Tejashwi’s Claims
Tejashwi Yadav has stated on several occasions that Virat Kohli played under his leadership during Under-15 and Under-17 matches for Delhi. While this might come as a surprise to many, it showcases the bond and history the two cricketers share from their junior cricket days.
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