Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket icon, is celebrating his 36th birthday today, November 5, 2024. Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India, Kohli has established himself as one of the greatest batsmen of all time ¹ ². He's chosen to stay back in India to celebrate this special day, knowing that his illustrious career is entering its final years.
Kohli's impressive cricketing journey began when he was just three years old, and he would pick up a cricket bat and ask his father to bowl to him ¹. This early passion led him to join the West Delhi Cricket Academy in 1998. Over the years, Kohli has achieved numerous milestones, including becoming the fastest player to score 27,000 runs in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record ¹.
Some of his notable achievements include:
- *Most Runs in International Cricket*: Kohli is among the top run-scorers in international cricket, with over 27,000 runs ¹.
- *Fastest to 27,000 Runs*: He achieved this feat in just 594 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record ¹.
- *ICC Awards*: Kohli has won 10 ICC Awards, making him the most decorated player in international cricket history ¹.
- *Captaincy*: He has led India in 68 Test matches, ranking him sixth in the list of most matches as captain ².
As Kohli celebrates his 36th birthday, he's well aware that his career is entering its final phase. However, his dedication and passion for the sport remain unwavering. Here's wishing this cricket legend a happy birthday and many more remarkable years on and off the field!
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