How much was Virat Kohli auctioned to RCB in IPL 2008?
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Virat Kohli in RCB
This year's Indian Premier League marks Virat Kohli's 16th season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
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Virat Kohli in RCB
Virat is one of the league's rare players who has spent his whole 16-season career with the same organization.
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Virat Kohli in RCB
Virat has been associated with RCB since the IPL 2008 draft when he was selected as one of India's U-19 cricketers.
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Virat Kohli initial fee
Interestingly, Virat was first overlooked by the Delhi Daredevils (now the Delhi Capitals). RCB signed him in the IPL 2008 draft for a paltry Rs 12-15 lakh.
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Virat Kohli in RCB
He was still a rookie, but his talent allowed him to make huge improvements, and he quickly found his way into the Indian squad.
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Virat Kohli current fee
Although it is not revealed how much the star batter gets paid now, it is believed that he charges between Rs 15-19 crore.