Happy 36th Birthday, King Kohli! Celebrating Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking Cricket Legacy

India’s cricket legend, Virat Kohli, fondly known as "King Kohli," is celebrating his 36th birthday today, November 5, 2024. Over his remarkable 15-year career, Kohli has been a vital force for the Indian cricket team, capturing the world’s attention since his standout performance in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup.

Since then, Kohli has continued to shine with consistent excellence, relentless dedication, and numerous record-breaking achievements that have made him a global sports icon. Known for his unmatched skill and fierce competitive spirit, Kohli’s legacy in cricket is profound.

Today, as he turns 36, Kohli has retired from T20 internationals, capping his T20I career on a high by lifting the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. He was awarded Player of the Match for his impressive 76-run innings in the final. Reflecting on his journey, Kohli shared that winning the 2024 World Cup meant more to him than his first ICC World Cup win in 2011, saying, "22-year-old Virat Kohli didn't realise the value of winning a World Cup as much as a 35-year-old did."

Virat Kohli’s Career Stats In his 15-year journey, Kohli has played 118 Test matches, scoring 9,040 runs with an impressive average of 47.83, including 29 centuries. In ODIs, he has played 295 matches, amassing 13,906 runs with an average of 58.18, and holds the record for being the only player to score 50 centuries in ODIs.

In T20Is, Kohli has scored 4,188 runs at an average of 48.69, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the format, just behind Rohit Sharma.

Social Media Tributes to King Kohli On his birthday, social media is brimming with wishes for Virat Kohli. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting his stats and wishing the former Indian captain a happy birthday, calling him "one of the finest batters" India has ever produced.

As fans and cricket enthusiasts celebrate his birthday, Kohli’s legacy continues to inspire future generations of cricketers and admirers worldwide.