IPL: How has Kohli's league fee changed over the years?
India and RCB skipper Virat Kohli's brand value is incomparable to other players in the IPL. The Delhi boy has been a power packed performer over the years, especially in T20 cricket. For the same reason, he was awarded a contract worth Rs. 17 cr this year. Kohli (not Stokes) is the costliest player in IPL 2018. Let us look at his amazing journey.
From 2008-2010 young Kohli starts to settle down
Virat Kohli has seen a significant rise in his stature in the last decade. Kohli has never been a part of IPL auction since joining RCB at a minimal fee of Rs. 20 lakh in 2008. A teenager back then, with no international experience, Kohli was just getting started. His first 3 seasons weren't great, but even then he showed character.
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2011-2017 Kohli repays the faith showed by RCB
In 2011, RCB decided to retain Kohli. His performance in World Cup final had put him in a different league. They retained him for Rs. 11.73 crore. This was the beginning of a perfect partnership. 557 runs in 2011, Kohli's brilliance was witnessed. RCB decided to make Kohli their skipper in 2013. And he returned the favor by smashing 634 runs.
2014 and 2018: The value keeps increasing
In 2014, Kohli was once gain retained by RCB for Rs. 12.5 crore. Four seasons later, ahead of the 2018 auctions, the skipper was retained for the third time by RCB. He became the costliest player when RCB paid him Rs. 17 crore.
2016 a year that defined Kohli's aura
In 2016, Kohli broke several records. He scored the highest ever runs (973) in a single season. He smashed 4 tons which might be another 'unbreakable' record. The plethora of runs and consistency define him. And cricket pundits believe the best is yet to come!
