Virat Kohli Birthday: Wishes flow in for Indian star on his 38th birthday

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Indian star cricketer Virat Kohli celebrated his 38th birthday a day early with a match-winning 74 against New Zealand at Auckland. The former Indian captain thrilled the crowd with his trademark shots before getting a standing ovation from the Eden Park fans as India took a 1-0 lead in the series.

Sports fraternity wishes Virat Kohli

Birthday wishes flew in for Virat Kohli, with his former teammate and friend Shikhar Dhawan among the first to wish him.

‘Happy Birthday, Virat Kohli! Your passion, hunger and love for the game continue to inspire millions. Have a fantastic year ahead, bro!’ Virat Kohli

⁠Happy Birthday, @imVkohli! Your passion, hunger and love for the game continue to inspire millions. Have a fantastic year ahead, bro! 🎂🙌 https://t.co/28gI2H4Yuq

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 5, 2026

Suresh Raina also extended his best wishes, calling Virat Kohli as the ‘King’.

“Happy Birthday, King Kohli! From breathtaking cover drives to unforgettable run chases, you’ve given cricket fans countless memories and emotions. Your passion, fighting spirit and hunger to win make you truly special. For me, watching you bat is pure joy. Keep inspiring, keep conquering and keep making India proud! Once a King, Always a King!” Raina tweeted.

Happy Birthday, King Kohli! 👑❤️🏏 From breathtaking cover drives to unforgettable run chases, you’ve given cricket fans countless memories and emotions. Your passion, fighting spirit and hunger to win make you truly special. For me, watching you bat is pure joy. Keep inspiring, keep conquering and keep making India proud! 🇮🇳 Once a King, Always a King! ❤️ @imVkohli #HappyBirthdayVirat #KingKohli

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 5, 2026

Former Indian and RCB teammate Dinesh Karthik also wished Virat Kohli on his special day. 

‘Same fire, every single year. 38 never looked this fit. Happy birthday, Virat’

Virat Kohli’s stats:

In Tests, Virat has represented India in 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties. He is the fourth-highest scorer for India in Test cricket. He is the world’s second-highest ODI run-getter, with 15,183 runs in 318 matches and 306 innings at an average of 58.84, including a record-breaking 55 centuries and 80 fifties. He is the third-highest run-getter in T20Is, with 4,188 runs in 125 innings at an average of 48.69, with a century and 38 fifties.

Across all international cricket, he is the second-highest run-scorer of all time, with 28,601 runs in 566 matches, 633 innings at an average of 52.86, with 86 centuries and 149 fifties, with a best score of 254*.

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