November 5, 2024: Today, India is celebrating the birthday of one of its greatest sporting legends, Virat Kohli. Nicknamed “King Kohli” for his extraordinary skill and fierce determination, Kohli’s journey from a young cricketer in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup to one of the most iconic figures in cricket history is nothing short of inspiring.
Kohli has broken many records in his 15-year career, won the hearts of fans all over the world, and set new standards for excellence. His crowning achievement recently came in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where he led India to victory and was named Player of the Match in the final. Kohli revealed that winning this time was sweeter as he had faced all the phases and had many more sentiments attached to this game because of the numerous hardships and difficulties he went through.
Kohli’s statistics tell a story: 118 Test matches with 9,040 runs, 13,906 ODI runs across 295 games, and a stellar T20I record that makes him the second-highest run-scorer in the format. Beyond his international feats, he is also the all-time leading scorer in the IPL, amassing over 8,000 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore and clinching the Orange Cap twice.
Fans, fellow cricketers, and even the BCCI have filled the social media space with tributes to Kohli for his indomitable spirit and contributions to Indian cricket. And so, when he turns 36 today, Kohli’s journey reminds all of resilience, dedication, and the indomitable will to achieve success. Happy birthday, King Kohli! Here’s to many more milestones for the years ahead.
