Virat Kohli celebrates his 36th birthday on 5th November, Saturday. While Kohli alongside the Indian Cricket Team has not been in the best of form recently, they have an important series coming up and they will need an incredible outcome to guarantee a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Kohli will certainly regain form in the all important Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia. His fans are still confident that he can clutch up for the Men in Blue when the time comes.
The 36-year-old is considered to be one of the biggest icons in Indian cricket. He is also said to be one of the best batters to have played the sport. From being a chubby cricketer, Virat Kohli has transformed himself into a top athlete who has been the best in this sport. Let’s have a look at some of the finest words said on this cricketer.
“I love watching Virat Kohli bat. I love his aggression and serious passion that I used to have. He reminds me of myself” – Viv Richards
“To become a good player, you need talent. To become a great player, you need an ATTITUDE like Kohli”.- Sunil Gavaskar
“I have seen many cricketers, but I have never seen anyone with the kind of passion and commitment that Virat Kohli has.” – Sachin Tendulkar
“I think Virat has a GPS fitted in his mind. He can pick the gaps so easily.” – Harsha Bhogle
“Virat’s success does not surprise you. His failures do.” – Sanjay Manjrekar
“Watching Kohli Batting, reminds me of Tendulkar” – Michael Clarke
“I have watched Sachin and I must say Virat Kohli seems to have the ability to bat like him.” – Ian Healy
“Virat Kohli is the PRINCE of Indian cricket.” – Ian Chappell
“He is a fantastic player, and he has the ability to change the game. He has a great temperament and a great work ethic.” – Ricky Ponting
“You cannot go beyond Kohli in a run chase. I would bet my life on Kohli.” – Nasser Hussain
Despite his recent performances, Indian fans have not forgotten the brilliant memories the batsman has given them through the years. He has built countless cherished memories with the fans and a few bad performances will not make them forget so easily. Players, Fans, and Franchises, all came together to appreciate the great Virat Kohli on his 36th birthday.
When someone asks ‘what is aura?’
Show them this. 🥶#PlayBold #HappyBirthdayKingKohli #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/7b5n7szkO5
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 5, 2024
Happy Birthday "The King" Virat Kohli
On this occasion, let's witness his ODI career down the lane, his all boundaries (1302 4s and 152 6s) in ODIs till now#HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/kgQjKvie7r
— KohliSensual (@Kohlisensual05) November 5, 2024
This is how you should give tribute to the King on his birthday.
Happy Birthday Virat Kohli 🤌❤️ pic.twitter.com/JgruaPZ5xB
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 5, 2024
Happy birthday, King Kohli 👑@imVkohli pic.twitter.com/5Q7ZN74SU3
— Premier League India (@PLforIndia) November 5, 2024
Happy Birthday to the backbone of Indian cricket and the run-machine, @imVkohli Your passion and commitment inspire millions. Wishing you a year filled with success, happiness, and unforgettable moments!#happybirthdayviratkohli #viratkohli #shami #kohli #indianteam pic.twitter.com/aaNF5QShC9
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) November 5, 2024
5⃣3⃣8⃣ intl. matches & counting 👌
2⃣7⃣1⃣3⃣4⃣ intl. runs & counting 🙌2⃣0⃣1⃣1⃣ ICC World Cup Winner 🏆
2⃣0⃣1⃣3⃣ ICC Champions Trophy Winner 🏆
2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ ICC Men's T20 World Cup Winner 🏆Here's wishing Virat Kohli – Former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest batters – a very… pic.twitter.com/gh4p3EFCO9
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2024
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According to several reports, Virat Kohli will be re-appointed as the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Fans are very excited about this move as many miss seeing him as the captain and that added bit of aggression and passion that he displayed during his reign as a captain. While some have their doubts as to if this decision to appoint Virat Kohli as captain may have any adverse affect on his batting style, most are excited to see how he will perform in this role.
The middle-order star suffered from a lean patch of form in the recent past, which led to people raising questions about his position in the team. However, Virat Kohli has bounced back with a bang in Aisa Cup 2022. He has managed to carry on his purple patch in the ongoing World Cup. Married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli has been very vocal about the support his wife has given him over the years. The actress is often seen cheering for Virat from the stands or supporting the batter from home.
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Smit is a sports writer at Gutshot Magazine. After completing his Bachelor’s in Mass Media, and a Master’s degree in Sports Management, this sports fanatic uses articles as a tool to express his opinions. Bring up cricket or football and you will find this usually quiet guy speak for hours! He also co-heads the official supporters club of Chelsea FC in Mumbai, wherein he hosts screenings, football meets and other such events.
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