9 unbelievable international wickets taken by Virat Kohli as a bowler

Former Indian Test captain Virat Kohli is widely celebrated for his world-class batting and ability to perform under pressure. He is known for guiding India to many memorable wins, and his primary role has always been as a top-order batter. However, on rare occasions, he has also contributed with the ball, picking up nine international wickets across formats. Here, let us take a closer look at each of those dismissals.

9 international wickets taken by Virat Kohli

1. Kevin Pietersen (2011, Only T20I vs England)

In Kohli’s very first international over, Kevin Pietersen charged down the track but missed a wide delivery. MS Dhoni completed a sharp stumping. Though the ball was wide, the dismissal stood, making Pietersen Kohli’s first T20I wicket. Another interesting stat associated with this wicket was when the Delhi-born became the first bowler to take a wicket without delivering a legal ball in international cricket.