India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal joined the cricket fraternity in wishing Virat Kohli on his 38th birthday on Thursday, November 5.

Chahal took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a heartfelt message for the former India captain, wishing him good health and more success in the years ahead.

Kohli celebrated his birthday in style, scoring a brilliant 74 off 51 balls during India’s rain-shortened first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday. The Indian batting great helped his team chase down the target of 143 runs with ease.

The birthday also marks another milestone in Kohli’s international career as he enters his 19th year in international cricket. Over the years, the 38-year-old has experienced several highs and lows while establishing himself as one of the greatest batters to have played the game.

Chahal and Kohli share a long association, having spent eight seasons together at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) between 2014 and 2021. During this period, Chahal picked up 139 wickets for the franchise.

The leg-spinner was also part of India’s squad that won the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. However, he did not get an opportunity to play a single match in the tournament. His last appearance for India came in a T20I against the West Indies on August 13, 2023.

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What Yuzvendra Chahal Posted For Virat Kohli

Chahal shared a special birthday message for Kohli, expressing his respect and admiration for the former India captain.

“Happy Birthday, Virat Bhaiya. Wishing you another year filled with meaningful moments, great health and as always, achieving milestones that seem impossible to everyone else. Much love and respect,” Chahal wrote on X.

A Look At Virat Kohli’s Remarkable International Career

Kohli has enjoyed an extraordinary career, winning almost every major trophy in international and franchise cricket. His trophy cabinet includes the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2024 T20 World Cup, two Champions Trophy titles and two IPL trophies.

He also holds the record of being India’s most successful Test captain, having led the team in 68 matches and guided them to 40 victories.

Virat Kohli’s Test Records

Kohli represented India in 123 Test matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. His tally includes 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries, making him India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in the longest format.

Virat Kohli’s ODI Records

Kohli’s numbers in ODIs are equally impressive. In 318 matches, he has scored 15,183 runs at an outstanding average of 58.84. He has 55 centuries and 80 half-centuries to his name and is the second-highest run-scorer in the history of ODI cricket.

Virat Kohli’s T20I Records

In T20 internationals, Kohli finished with 4,188 runs in 125 innings at an average of 48.69. His record includes one century and 38 half-centuries.

Virat Kohli’s Overall International Numbers

Across all three formats, Kohli has scored 28,601 runs in 566 matches and 633 innings. He has registered 86 centuries and 149 half-centuries at an impressive average of 52.86. His highest individual score in international cricket remains 254 not out.


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