How is Virat Kohli Celebrating His 37th Birthday?
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New Delhi, Nov 5 (NationPress) Renowned Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday, receiving warm wishes from his teammates to honor the special occasion of one of the most celebrated figures in contemporary cricket.
Kohli, who has recently retired from Test and T20 formats to focus on the 50-over game, has claimed nearly every ICC trophy, with the exception of the World Test Championship.
Among those leading the birthday tributes are former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, and many more.
“Once a King, always a king. Happy birthday @imVkohli! Wishing you a year filled with love and blessings!,” Yuvraj Singh posted on X.
Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared on X, “To a man with an indomitable spirit and a heart that beats for every challenge, may you keep inspiring future generations. God bless and happy birthday, Virat bhaiya.”
“Happy 37th to King Kohli! @imVkohli Celebrating the extraordinary journey of a true Indian cricket legend! Wishing you a year brimming with records, victories, and happiness!” said Suresh Raina.
Cheteshwar Pujara added, “Happy birthday @imVkohli! Have a fantastic day and best wishes for the year ahead!”
“Happy birthday to the greatest chase master in world cricket… a true hero of India,” Mohammad Kaif expressed on X.
Former opener Virender Sehwag remarked, “Happy Birthday @virat.kohli. The permanent address for bowlers' nightmares and a cherished part of every fan's heart. Have a wonderful year, Virat.”
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav commented, “Keep shining and inspiring always. Happy Birthday, Virat Bhai.”
In his remarkable career, Kohli has played 123 Test matches, amassing 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, with a personal best of 254 not out. He ranks as India's fourth-highest run-scorer in this format.
He is also the fastest player to reach the milestones of 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000, and 14,000 runs in ODI history. Kohli has been one of India's most reliable T20I batsmen, scoring 4,188 runs in 125 matches at an impressive average of 48.69 and a strike rate exceeding 137, which includes a century and 38 fifties in 117 innings. Currently, he is the third-highest run-scorer in T20Is.
Kohli's IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), shared an emotional tribute on X, featuring a viral AI-generated video of young Kohli conversing with his adult self.
“Honoring the boy who dreamed and the man who turned those dreams into reality. Little Virat envisioned it. King Kohli achieved it. And the world has witnessed it all in awe,” RCB stated.