Virat Kohli, the celebrated Indian cricketer, marked his 35th birthday on Sunday, receiving a deluge of birthday wishes from the cricket fraternity. The accolades poured in from former teammates, including Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag.
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag extended his birthday wishes to Kohli via his social media account. Sehwag’s post on social media read: “Century haemoglobin ki tarah inki ragon mein daudti hai. A young guy with dreams in his eyes, with his work ethic, passion, hard work, and talent, has ruled the game. Ups and downs, yes, but what has remained constant is his intensity and hunger. Best wishes.”
Kohli’s cricket career boasts an impressive record of 78 centuries, with 48 of them in the 50-over format. In the Test format, he recorded 29 tons, and a single century came in the 20-over format.
Yuvraj Singh, in his message on his official social media account, acknowledged that Kohli’s journey from a young, eager player to a great cricketer was evident to everyone. Yuvraj praised Kohli for not only making a name for himself but also inspiring countless others to strive for excellence. He wished Kohli success in the World Cup and expressed his hopes for India’s pride.
Yuvraj’s post read: “When you joined the team as a youngster who was eager for opportunities and hungry to perform. May your passion and determination continue to drive you and the Indian team to new heights in the World Cup and make our nation proud once again. Happy Birthday, #KingKohli.”
Suresh Raina, another former teammate of Kohli, described his journey from hard work and determination to becoming a world-class player as nothing short of legendary. He extended his birthday wishes to Kohli and celebrated the milestones in his life.
Raina’s message said: “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.”
Cheteshwar Pujara wished Kohli a year filled with success and joy, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recognized Kohli as one of the greatest modern-day batters and extended their birthday wishes.
