Virat Kohli Birthday: Wishes pour in from the cricket fraternity on King's 35th birthday
Virat Kohli, the star Indian batsman widely regarded as one of the greatest on the crease, is celebrating his 35th birthday this year by playing against South Africa at the Eden Garden, Kolkata.
Adorning jersey number '18' back in 2008, the batsman has inched closer to Sachin Tendulkar's record of 48 centuries. He has scored 47 centuries as of now.
As King Kohli turns 35, tributes and messages pour in for the batting maestro on social media.
BCCI and his IPL team RCB both rushed to social media 'X' to wish the mega star.
The man who himself is Kohli's biggest inspiration posted on 'X' for the batsmen.
«Virat, may you keep winning hearts with your passion and performances. Wishing you a great year ahead and a very happy birthday,» said Sachin Tendulkar.
AB de Villiers, former South Africa's captain, who has been with Kohli in RCB's journey in IPL posted a video of himself wishing the man a happy birthday.
“His hunger and his passion for the game are unparalleled. I have not seen anyone who is as hungry and as passionate as him,” India's prince of cricket 'Shubhman Gill' said in a video by ICC.
Veteran spinner Ashwin who has spent years with Kohli said: «He’s changed the DNA of thinking around Indian cricket.
How one batsman needs to perceive it. How one batter needs to prepare for a game.»
Former Indian cricketer Yuvrai Singh penned a heartfelt message for Kohli.
«When you joined the team as a youngster who was eager for opportunities and hungry to perform, it was clear to everyone that you were destined for greatness.
