From KL Rahul to Jasprit Bumrah, 5 Team India players nurtured by Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's contribution to the rise of Jasprit Bumrah, the pacer cannot be undermined. Bumrah made his debut in January 2016 against Australia and has since become India's go-to pacer across all formats. He's currently ranked number 7 in ICC's ODI ranking and was recently promoted to vice-captain of the ODI squad for the upcoming ODI series versus South Africa. 

Another player who Virat Kohli groomed under his tutelage, KL Rahul has become such a crucial cog in Team India's success, that the 29-year-old has been mentioned as one of the players who can take over the mantle from Kohli in Tests. He will lead the Men in Blue in the upcoming ODI series versus South Africa, and since making his debut in 2014, the Karnataka batsman hasn't looked back. 

Another player who has been mooted to fill in the shoes of Virat Kohli going forward, Rishabh Pant adores MS Dhoni publically, but he's also very close to Kohli. Since making his debut in February 2017, the southpaw has played consistently under Kohli and that's why one reason why Team India haven't missed MS Dhoni behind the stumps, because Pant made that transition look easier than it actually was. 

Hardik Pandya may not be in the spotlight right now, but there can be no denying the fact that Pandya's all-guns-blazing batting style has won India numerous games. He was even mentioned as India's next match-finisher, taking over the moniker from the man MS Dhoni himself. Kohli consistently backed Pandya and played a key role in the all-rounder's rise. 

The latest Indian player in-line to have been nurtured by Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj played under the 33-year-old at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and has since usurped the experienced Umesh Yadav in the Indian team. Siraj has consistently delivered since making his national team bow, and Virat Kohli must be credited for giving the youngster a chance and a platform to express himself.