Cricketing Fraternity Extends Heartfelt Birthday Wishes to Virat Kohli on His 36th Birthday
Virat Kohli, the talismanic India batter, celebrated his 36th birthday on Tuesday, and the cricketing world came together to shower him with heartfelt wishes. Despite a rough patch in his career, Kohli remains a dominant figure in world cricket, and his birthday was marked by tributes from his former teammates and fellow cricketers.
Yuvraj Singh, who has been a close friend and teammate of Kohli since his early days in international cricket, led the tributes with a message of encouragement. "Wishing you a very Happy Birthday #KingKohli! The greatest comebacks emerge from our setbacks and the world eagerly looks forward to your solid comeback. You've done it in the past, and I'm sure you will do it yet again. God bless! Lots of love," Yuvraj posted on X (formerly Twitter), expressing confidence in Kohli’s ability to bounce back from his recent struggles.
Suresh Raina, another former India cricketer, called Kohli an "iconic cricketer and an inspiring individual" while wishing him success in the year ahead. Raina's post on X read, "To an iconic cricketer and an inspiring individual, @imVkohli, happy birthday! May your year ahead be filled with joy and success."
S. Badrinath, another former cricketer, took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about Kohli's transformation from a "chubby kid cheeku" to a "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time). He credited Kohli's attitude and approach for changing the way India plays cricket, marking his birthday with the words: "From a chubby kid cheeku to becoming a GOAT, your attitude and approach changed the way India played cricket. Happy Birthday @imVkohli."
Aakash Chopra, former cricketer and commentator, shared a personal reflection about Kohli, saying that he had always known Kohli was destined for greatness. "Uss din laga tha ki yeh ladka aage ja ke kuch alag banega. Many happy returns of the day to the one and only - Virat Kohli," Chopra wrote.
Harbhajan Singh, the former India spinner, also lauded Kohli’s phenomenal journey in cricket, acknowledging his incredible contribution to the game.
The outpouring of love and admiration for Kohli on his birthday is a testament to his iconic status in the cricketing world. Despite facing challenges, Kohli continues to inspire fans and players alike, and the cricket community remains confident in his ability to come back stronger.
