From Sachin Tendulkar to AB de Villiers, cricketers pour wishes as Virat Kohli celebrates 35th birthday

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Published at :November 5, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:57 AM

From Sachin Tendulkar to AB de Villiers, cricketers pour wishes as Virat Kohli celebrates 35th birthday

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is celebrating his 35th birthday today on 5th November, 2023.

Virat Kohli, a modern-day cricket legend, is celebrating his 35th birthday today on November 5, 2023. His birthday is coinciding with India’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa. This encounter is being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Kohli had made his debut for India in 2008, right after he won the U19 World Cup in Malaysia. It took him some time to figure out his spot in the India XI, but once he did, he was unstoppable. He scored centuries for fun at one point of time and was part of India’s 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy wins.

Once the old guard moved on, Virat Kohli took center stage in the Indian team and along with MS Dhoni, took the Indian team to new heights. He took over as India Test captain in 2014-15 and became the all-format captain in 2017.

He led India to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and the ICC World Test Championship 2021. Kohli kept India the no.1 Test team for five straight years. And under his leadership, India won their maiden Test series on Australian soil and almost won a Test series in South Africa and England as well.

With the bat, his record is exemplary. He has 8676 runs in 111 Tests with 29 centuries and an average of 49.29. He has scored 13525 runs in 288 ODIs with 48 centuries and averages 58.04. He is just one ton short of equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 tons in ODIs.

In the T20Is, Virat Kohli has 4008 runs in 115 matches with one ton and 37 fifties. He is also one of the IPL greats with 7263 runs in 237 IPL games and 7 centuries at a strike rate of 130.02. He remains one of two batsmen to score 4 centuries in one IPL edition and has the record for most runs in a single IPL edition with 973.

Today, as he celebrates his birthday, Virat Kohli received hearty wishes on social media.

Check here:

Happy Birthday to one of the modern day greats : Virat Kohli ❤️#ViratKohli𓃵 #Kohli #India #ViratKohli #Cricket #ODI #Birthday pic.twitter.com/5tnDKfQn8U
— Khel Cricket (@Khelnowcricket) November 4, 2023

Virat, may you keep winning hearts with your passion and performances. Wishing you a great year ahead and a very happy birthday. pic.twitter.com/d2sktHKPF1
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 5, 2023

Happy birthday brother @imVkohli!😊 Sending you warm wishes and a big hug 🤗 on your special day! Go big today. Love always!❤️ pic.twitter.com/h5GQaxve4k
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 5, 2023

Happy Birthday @imVkohli 🥳Your energy on the field is unmatched ⚡God bless. 🎂 pic.twitter.com/8dMGafSdze
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) November 5, 2023

Ek taraf @imVkohli to dusri taraf duniya ke saare batsmen, Virat sabse aage. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/Vz7OUChymS
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 5, 2023

Wishing you a year filled with success and joy! Happy birthday @imVkohli!🤗 Go well today! pic.twitter.com/ahnjuNQEBO
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) November 5, 2023

Happy Birthday to @imVkohli 🎉Truly a complete athlete — improving everyday, be it in fitness, batting skills or game sense. 🙌🏻Hope the year ahead is full of growth, victories and prosperity. ✨
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) November 5, 2023

Century haemoglobin ki tarah inki ragon mein daudti hai. A young guy with dreams in his eyes, with his work-ethics ,passion,hardwork and talent has ruled the game . Ups and downs yes but what has remained constant is his intensity and hunger. Best wishes #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/Pd55yBAk0J
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 5, 2023

Happy Birthday, @imVkohli! Your unwavering commitment to excellence is truly exceptional. Here's to many more records broken and boundaries crossed. pic.twitter.com/SPuskro0Mc
— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 5, 2023

Happy birthday Virat! #चारदीकला 👏🏼👏🏼 #HappyBirthdayVirat #lageraho pic.twitter.com/PJ9mT90PqW
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) November 5, 2023

A very Happy Birthday @imVkohli! Your journey from hard work and determination to becoming a world-class player is nothing short of legendary. You've come a long way, and it's great to witness how far you’ve come. Here's to more milestones and success in your life! #KingKohli… pic.twitter.com/yGYk335yTb
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 5, 2023

Fitness, Passion, Attitude, Consistency, Aggression – If there is one person who could be related to every adjective it has to be #KingKohli. Happy Birthday @imvkohli. May this be a special month for all of us 🏆 Wishing you an amazing year ahead #HappyBirthdayVirat pic.twitter.com/OBTWQvCyDn
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) November 5, 2023

Happy 35th birthday to a phenomenal player. A man has built an extraordinary career with his fitness, passion and intensity. Wishing you the very best in the years ahead @imVkohli #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/m5u9KUMh1a
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 5, 2023

When you joined the team as a youngster who was eager for opportunities and hungry to perform, it was clear to everyone that you were destined for greatness. You've not only made a mark for yourself but have also inspired countless others to strive for excellence. As you… pic.twitter.com/2FXP5GqH9q
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 5, 2023

Happy Birthday, Virat bhaiya 🫶Wishing the best for you always 🙌 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/EITfGmzYqJ
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) November 5, 2023

Ind fans when asked about @imVkohli 🐐 Happy Birthday Virat, have a fabulous year ahead 🎂👊🏽 #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/vgttcvanry
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 5, 2023

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