New Delhi, November 5: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday on Thursday, marking another milestone in a remarkable career that has established him as one of the greatest batters of the modern era.
Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, Kohli has built an extraordinary cricketing legacy through his consistency, determination, aggressive approach and match-winning performances for India.
From leading India to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2008 to becoming a key member of the senior national team, Kohli’s journey has been filled with historic achievements and memorable moments.
One of the defining moments of his career came in 2011, when he was part of India’s World Cup-winning squad under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. He also played a crucial role in India’s Champions Trophy triumphs in 2013 and 2025, besides being part of the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning team.
Kohli has rewritten several batting records across formats. He holds the record for the most centuries in men’s ODI cricket, with 55 hundreds, and became the first batter to reach 50 ODI centuries during the 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Across international cricket, he has accumulated more than 28,000 runs and 86 centuries, reflecting his remarkable consistency over nearly two decades.
His journey has also included significant personal and professional milestones, including becoming India’s most successful Test captain in terms of victories, with 40 Test wins under his leadership.
Having retired from Test and T20 International cricket, Kohli continues to represent India in ODIs, with his attention now turning towards upcoming challenges, including the 2027 ODI World Cup.
On the eve of his birthday, Kohli delivered another impressive performance against New Zealand, scoring 74 runs off 51 balls in the first ODI at Auckland, helping India secure a five-wicket victory.
As wishes pour in from former teammates, cricketing legends and fans across the world, Kohli’s 38th birthday celebrates not just another year of his life but an extraordinary journey of records, determination and contribution to Indian cricket.
With more milestones still within reach, fans will be hoping to see the batting superstar continue his remarkable run in the years ahead.
