Yuvraj Singh Urges Virat Kohli to Unleash His Inner Beast on His Birthday: ‘You’ve Done It Before, You’ll Do It Again’
On November 5, 2024, Virat Kohli celebrated his 36th birthday, with cricket legend Yuvraj Singh leading the wave of heartfelt wishes. Despite recent challenges faced by both Kohli and the Indian cricket team, the former captain remains one of the most iconic figures in Indian sports. The keyword “Virat Kohli” surged on Google, amassing over 50,000 searches and peaking shortly after midnight. Fans flooded social media, sharing birthday wishes, photos, and posts related to Kohli, with “Virat birthday” and “Anushka Sharma” also trending topics.
Yuvraj Singh, who was a senior player when Kohli made his international debut in 2008 and later played under his captaincy in 2017, shared an inspiring message. He wrote, “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 @imVkohli.” This heartfelt post resonated with fans, highlighting Yuvraj’s unwavering support for his former teammate.
Other cricketers also joined in to celebrate Kohli’s birthday, showcasing the camaraderie within the cricketing fraternity. Kohli’s achievements over his 15-year career speak volumes. He holds the record for the most centuries in ODI cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar with 50 tons and scoring 13,906 runs at an impressive average of 58.18. His Test career includes 118 matches, 9040 runs, and 29 centuries. In T20Is, Kohli has amassed 4188 runs, with a remarkable average of 48.69.
Kohli’s accolades include winning the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup. As captain, he guided India to the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy and the semi-final of the 2019 World Cup. His most significant feat was leading India to their first Test series victory in Australia during the 2018/19 tour, cementing his legacy as one of India’s greatest cricket captains.