Virat Kohli turned 29 on Sunday while his fans and followers on social media are showering their love for the Indian skipper.
Born on November 5, 2017, Kohli has emerged as one of the greatest cricketers of the modern era. With 4658 runs in Tests, 9030 runs in ODIs and 1943 in T20Is, he has dominated in all the three formats.
Currently, he is ranked number 1 on the ICC list of ODI and T20I batsmen.
A day before his birthday, the Men in Blue lost the second T20I of the 3-match series against New Zealand by 40 runs. However, Kohli’s teammates lightened up the mood of their captain by celebrating his birthday at midnight in the team hotel.
Meanwhile, numerous people from Bollywood fraternity wished the captain fearless of team India.
Happy birthday captain @imVkohli. Love, peace and happiness. May you always lead India to the path of glory.:) pic.twitter.com/0NQXULsjip
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) November 5, 2017
Happpy B'day @imVkohli ! We are huge fans & once again thanks for being fab on my show! Our kids send a special wish https://t.co/UOqebsC8cZ
— Tara Sharma Saluja (@tarasharmasaluj) November 5, 2017
Many happy returns of the day @imVkohli. Hope u have an amazing year. Keep making us proud. All the best for the final. #HappyBirthdayVirat
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) November 5, 2017
But, young actress Saiyami Kher got emotional while wishing Kohli on his 29th birthday.
“My love for Cricket died when @sachin_rt retired.Thanks to imVkohli chasing down his 100s I’m back to loving the game! #HappyBirthdayVirat”, Saiyami wrote on Twitter.
My love for Cricket died when @sachin_rt retired.Thanks to @imVkohli chasing down his 100s I’m back to loving the game!#HappyBirthdayVirat
— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) November 5, 2017