Virat Kohli, the Indian great, turned 34 on November 5, Saturday and wishes have been pouring in for the superstar for the same. Making his debut against Sri Lanka in 2008, the right-handed batter, under whom the team won the U19 World Cup the same year, made a name for himself over the years.
The 34-year-old’s first century came against the same opponent in December 2009 and since then, it was no turning back for the great. A part of the 2011 50-over World Cup squad, Kohli put on a crucial partnership with Gautam Gambhir in the finals and played a handy role to help the team stay in the race, which, India won eventually.
Post MS Dhoni’s retirement, Kohli took over as the all-format captain of the Indian team and went on to become the most successful Test captain with a win percentage of 58.82. During his reign as the skipper, the Men in Blue did not win a single major trophy but rose to power in the longest format of the game.
Post-break magic for India
Going through a rough phase between late 2021 and mid-2022, Kohli was axed as the captain of all formats post-group-stage exit from the 2021 20-20 World Cup. The batting worsened and the talented star failed to make it count in almost every single match that he batted after the captaincy row. However, the batter took a month-long break prior to the start of the Asia Cup 2022 and roared back in the continental tournament, bagging his 71st international century on the way against Afghanistan.
In the first match against Pakistan in the ongoing 20-20 World Cup 2022, Kohli regained his lost throne as the batter single-handedly helped the Men in Blue win the game with his unbeaten 82. With three 50s in the tournament so far, the Indian batter has gathered 220 runs in 4 matches topping the list of highest run-getters. As things stand, he would hope to carry on with his stupendous form and help team India clinch the title after 15 years.
Let us take a look at those who took to their social media accounts to wish the superstar on his birthday:
Happy birthday bro ??? @imVkohli Wish you the best always ?? pic.twitter.com/XLl6SrvLbM
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) November 5, 2022
Happy Birthday Dad @imVkohli #HappyBirthdayViratKohli #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/bMIBnBGdFf
— The Barmy Army? (@THeBarMy_ArmY) November 5, 2022
He's the one who believes when no one else does!
A very happy birthday to you @imVkohli. pic.twitter.com/NtQh9zej6G— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 5, 2022
Follow your heart, Chase your dreams, Be kind and show the world dreaming big makes all the difference!
– Virat Prem KohliHappy Birthday Legend. ??#ViratKohli #HappyBirthday pic.twitter.com/FtMl61aR0N
— Vignesh Bharadwaj (@VBharadwaj31) November 4, 2022
Happy born day @imVkohli ? pic.twitter.com/B8ASoNmvYo
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) November 5, 2022
Happy Birthday, @imVkohli
Wishing you good health and happiness and continued success with your masterclass! pic.twitter.com/86fjnmMUpA
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) November 5, 2022
Happy Birthday @imVkohli! It's always a delight to watch you bat. May 2022 be a very special year for you ?? Continue to inspire the younger generation ? #HappyBirthdayViratKohli
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) November 5, 2022
Just couldn't wait for 5th Nov to wish the artist who made cricket the most beautiful. Happy birthday @imVkohli the #GOAT?. Enjoy your day brother & Keep entertaining the world. ???. pic.twitter.com/601TfzWV3C
— Shahnawaz Dahani (@ShahnawazDahani) November 4, 2022
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the legend who believes in never say never!
Where you are today is a result of your sheer hard work, dedication and attitude.
Keep going #KingKohli ? bring home the cup ?
Lots of love @imVkohli ???? pic.twitter.com/GgtQYCay3K
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 5, 2022
Happy birthday @imVkohli bhaiya. Thank you for the valuable lessons. Looking forward to see you soon. Have a wonderful day and year ahead. ?? pic.twitter.com/aul7bWdlG7
— Anuj Rawat (@AnujRawat_1755) November 5, 2022
Wishing our co-owner, @imVkohli, a wonderful birthday ?
Have a great one ?#ForcaGoa #UzzoOnceAgain pic.twitter.com/JNPKYXgqPF
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) November 5, 2022
Happy birthday @imVkohli ?
May god bless you ?? pic.twitter.com/M5PHbVXLf4— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) November 5, 2022
A very happy birthday king @imVkohli! Your determination, patience and strength is so damn inspiring. Thank you for all that you do and motivating young Indians to go above and beyond. Love and respect ????
— ARMAAN MALIK ? (@ArmaanMalik22) November 5, 2022
Birthday greetings to former captain of the India national cricket team Mr. @imVkohli. I pray for your good health and long life.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) November 5, 2022
Happiest birthday to the definition of Mr. Perfectionist, the Brand and a MAN surrounded with Billion Indian hopes.. ?? VEERAt Kohli ?
Keep inspiring us KING @imVkohli ??#HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/22lp6DyITk
— Gopichandh Malineni (@megopichand) November 5, 2022
Today is the birthday of Virat Kohli sir, who inspired me. I pray to God that you keep scoring runs for such a country. and thank you very much for your support@imVkohli @vkfofficial
#ViratKohli #HappyBirthdayViratKohli #viratkohlibirthday pic.twitter.com/gHjQbsbElx— Pooja Bishnoi (@poojabishnoi36) November 5, 2022
