Yuvraj Singh Wishes Virat Kohli a "Greatest Comeback" on His 36th Birthday

As Virat Kohli celebrated his 36th birthday on Tuesday, former India teammate Yuvraj Singh was among the first to extend heartfelt wishes, reflecting on the legendary cricketer's resilience. Yuvraj, who has shared the dressing room with Kohli since the latter's early years in international cricket, expressed his belief in Kohli's ability to make a remarkable comeback, despite a challenging phase for both the player and the Indian team.

Kohli's birthday became a trending topic worldwide, with fans flooding social media to celebrate the iconic batter's milestone. The search term "Virat Kohli" reached new heights on Google, with over 50,000 searches peaking shortly after midnight. Fans were also keen to see birthday photos of Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma.

Yuvraj, who witnessed Kohli's rise in the Indian cricket ranks from their debut together, posted a special birthday message on his social media, acknowledging Kohli's ability to bounce back from setbacks. "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 @imVkohli," wrote Yuvraj, reflecting the faith that the cricketing world continues to place in Kohli.

Other cricketing legends also joined in sending their wishes to Kohli, marking his special day and celebrating his achievements. Kohli has had an extraordinary career, breaking numerous records, including Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most centuries in ODIs. He has 50 centuries to his name and has scored over 13,900 runs in the format at an average of 58.18, with 29 centuries and 31 half-centuries in Test cricket. His T20I record is also stellar, with 4188 runs and a strike rate of 137.04.

Apart from his individual accomplishments, Kohli's leadership has also been pivotal. Under his captaincy, India reached new heights, including their historic series win in Australia in 2018/19. He also led India to the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy and the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup, and his role in India’s victory in the 2011 World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup further solidifies his place among cricket's all-time greats.

As Kohli continues to navigate this rough patch, Yuvraj's words serve as a reminder of the player's indomitable spirit and the cricketing world’s unwavering belief in his future success.