Wasn't selected once as dad didn't bribe: Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli would walk into any world XI today. But he once failed to make the cut for a Delhi junior team because his father refused to pay a bribe. "He told my father while I had the merit, a little extra (bribe) was needed to confirm my selection," said Virat in a web chat with football captain Sunil Chhetri. Virat reminisced he felt broken.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/wasnt-selected-once-as-dad-didnt-pay-bribe-virat-kohli/articleshow/75817317.cms