Virat Kohli Turns 38; Birthday Wishes Pour In From Cricketing Fraternity
New Delhi: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli is celebrating his 38th birthday on Thursday, November 5, with wishes pouring in from fans, former cricketers and prominent personalities across the globe.
Social media has been flooded with heartfelt messages celebrating the former India captain’s illustrious career and remarkable achievements, with fans showering love on their favourite ‘King Kohli’.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was among the first to extend his birthday wishes. Taking to X, Shastri wrote, “Happy Birthday, Champion! What a way to sign off 37 with a fabulous performance. Keep going your way! I am about to turn 38 but feel like 36! O la la! Oh…”
Shastri’s message came after Kohli’s impressive performance in the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland.
Kohli had received an early birthday surprise during Wednesday’s match when spectators near the boundary started singing ‘Happy Birthday’ while he was fielding. The star batter acknowledged the gesture by waving at the crowd, drawing loud cheers and applause.
He made the occasion even more special with a match-winning knock of 74 off just 51 balls, including 13 boundaries and a six, helping India secure a five-wicket victory in the rain-affected encounter. The Auckland crowd also gave him a standing ovation for his शानदार performance.
Born on November 5, 1988, Kohli has established himself as one of the greatest batters of modern-day cricket. From leading India to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2008 to winning multiple ICC trophies with the national team and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), his career has been marked by extraordinary achievements.
With 80 centuries in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and numerous memorable performances across formats, Kohli continues to inspire millions of cricket fans worldwide.
As the former India captain celebrates another milestone, birthday wishes and tributes continue to pour in from across the cricketing fraternity and his global fan base.
