Why did Delhi leave Firat Kohli in IPL 2008? Virender Sehwag reveals the main reason

In 2008, before the opening The Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Delhi Dardivils (Now Capitals Delhi) has a golden opportunity to secure a young man Firat KohliNew off the leadership of India to the victory of the U -19 World Cup.

Delhi Delhdevils: The decision that could have changed the date of the iPL

Kohley seems to be the citizens of Delhi and the emerging Cricket game, was completely suitable for seeing the concession to build a strong local heart. However, despite the alignment on paper, Cohli’s concession ignored during a draft under 22. Instead, she chose Delhi Paceer left Radib SanjuanA decision is affected by their desire to enhance the bowling attack instead of adding the other high -degree mixture to the already stacked multiplication. During, Royal Challeners Bengaluru (RCB) Kohli picked up, the rest, as history appears, has become a permanent legacy.

Quickly to 2025, Kohli continues in the scenario with RCB, where he stands as the only player who represents one privilege since the beginning of the iPL. On Sunday, April 27, Kohli returned to his hometown in favor of the IPL 2025 between RCB and Delhi capitals At Aaron Jaitley Stadium, he plays in front of the wing called it. It is appropriate, Kohli Show his brilliance again, and direct RCB to a Six convincing of the capitalsWhich increases the emphasis on how to change Delhi’s decision in 2008 not only their own fortunes but it is likely to be the full scene of the IPL.

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Virender Sehwag reconsider the 2008 draft: Why Delhi has gone on Virat Kohli

The IPL opening season had a unique system to capture players less than 19 years old, and a total of 16 players, including Kohli, had been chosen. Delhi Dardivils, after already secured it Virender Sehwag As an icon player and is characterized by a first -class squad that is presented GAUTAM GAMBHir, Shikhar Dhawan, Tillakaratne Dilshan and A father de WellersI felt that the beating needs were well covered.

Speaking recently about Cricbuzz, Sehwag, who directed Delhi at the time, explained that the administration gave the priority of the bowling depth of the beating. “We had enough fighters that we lack was the archers,” Siwag said. So Delhi, Sangwan, a promising warrior for the left arm, chose to have chosen that the diversity of their bowling attack will serve them better. Sanjuan and his young colleague Al -Rami Yu Mahish Was this season’s performance, but Delhi’s decision to pass Kohli has since become one of the most “What-Wim” in the history of IPL.

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