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IPL Franchises Extend Birthday Wishes To Legendary India Cricketer Virat Kohli

The Indian Premier League (IPL) sent birthday wishes to legendary India cricketer Virat Kohli, who turned 36 on Tuesday. Virat has etched his name on franchise cricket's record book after his consistent performance with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He is the leading run-scorer in Indian Premier League (IPL) history with 8,004 runs for the Bengaluru-based franchise in 252 matches at an average of 38.66 with eight centuries and 55 fifties. His best score is 113*. Despite his efforts, he has never won the IPL.

Anushka Sharma Drops Unmissable Post On Virat Kohli's 36th Birthday, Floors Internet

Without uttering a single word, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared a glorious post on the occasion of the 36th birthday of India's iconic cricketer and her husband Virat Kohli. While Kohli's on-field duties haven't given him much success of late, Anushka's post did bring joy to the fans of the Team India batter. In a post on Instagram, Anushka shared a picture of Kohli with his daughter Vamika and son Akaay. The post certainly left social media in awe, with fans celebrating the occasion.

"World Looks Forward To Your Comeback": Yuvraj Singh's Big Wish On Virat Kohli's 36th Birthday

As talisman India batter Virat Kohli turned 36 on Tuesday, the cricketing fraternity extended their wishes to the birthday boy. Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh took to his official X handle and wished Kohli on his birthday. Yuvraj added that the world is eagerly looking forward to Kohli's solid comeback. "Wishing you a very Happy Birthday #KingKohli! The greatest comebacks emerge from our setbacks and the world eagerly looks forward to your solid comeback. you've done it in the past and I'm sure you will do it yet again. God bless! lots of love," Yuvraj Singh wrote on X.

"If They Don't Score...": Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Warned By Sunil Gavaskar About New Team "Clamour"

Virat Kohli is 36 while Rohit Sharma is 37. In all probability, world cricket is seeing the final couple of years of the duo as active cricketers. After India's recent loss against New Zealand in a Test series at home, however, there have been calls from several quarters about the need to introspect regarding the team management's approach with respect to the senior duo. Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that if the duo don't score in the upcoming series against Australia, the clamour to overhaul the Indian team will only grow.

"Missed You": Internet Wants Two Forgotten Stars To Return For Team India After Series Loss vs New Zealand

India were completely outplayed by New Zealand in the recently concluded Test series as the Rohit Sharma-led side suffered a 0-3 whitewash on Sunday. The Indian batters faced tremendous criticism from fans as well as experts with their struggles against spin bowling becoming a major point of discussion. With India taking on Australia in the upcoming five-match Test series, social media users believe that Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane should make their comeback to the national side. Both Pujara and Rahane have enjoyed a good run of form in Australia and many fans believe that they can provide the much-needed solidity to the struggling Indian batting line-up.

Virat Kohli Skips London Return, Celebrates 36th Birthday In India With Wife Anushka Sharma

The talks of Virat Kohli settling in London over the last year or so have flooded social media. Over Team India's last few assignments, Kohli has been seen flying to London often after the completion of his cricketing assignments. However, as Team India's Test series against New Zealand came to a conclusion, Kohli decided to stay in the country and celebrate his 36th birthday with wife Anushka Sharma. Despite India's humiliating 0-3 series whitewash at the hands of the Kiwis, Kohli looked in a good mood as he posed for shutterbugs and interacted with them at his restaurant chai One8 Commune.

"Have Bowlers Like Ajaz Patel In Every Local Club": Mohammad Kaif Ridicules NZ Star

The top wicket-taker for the India vs New Zealand Test series, Ajaz Patel, ran riot with the ball as the tourists secured a 3-0 series sweep against the Indians. The result of the series was as astonishing as the struggles of India's batters against Kiwi spinners, considering the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, etc. are considered good players of spin. Despite Ajaz completing the series with a whopping 15 wickets in three matches to his name, with 11 of those coming at Wankhede, Mohammad Kaif refused to call the New Zealand spinner a quality bowler.

Virat Kohli Last Played Ranji Trophy In 2012, Sachin Tendulkar In 2013: Stat Gets More Glaring After NZ Loss

The gruelling Test tour of South Africa had finished in early January of 2007 and towards the end of that month, India were playing West Indies in a bilateral ODI series as a tune-up to the 50-over World Cup set to be played in the Caribbean in a month and a half's time. India played four ODIs on January 21, 24, 27 and 31 at Nagpur, Chennai, Cuttack and Vadodara. On February 1, four members of that team -- Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan, Ajit Agarkar and Sourav Ganguly were all taking a flight from Vadodara to Mumbai.

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IPL Franchises Extend Birthday Wishes To Legendary India Cricketer Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma Drops Unmissable Post On Virat Kohli's 36th Birthday, Floors Internet

"World Looks Forward To Your Comeback": Yuvraj Singh's Big Wish On Virat Kohli's 36th Birthday

"If They Don't Score...": Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Warned By Sunil Gavaskar About New Team "Clamour"

"Missed You": Internet Wants Two Forgotten Stars To Return For Team India After Series Loss vs New Zealand

Virat Kohli Skips London Return, Celebrates 36th Birthday In India With Wife Anushka Sharma

"Have Bowlers Like Ajaz Patel In Every Local Club": Mohammad Kaif Ridicules NZ Star

Virat Kohli Last Played Ranji Trophy In 2012, Sachin Tendulkar In 2013: Stat Gets More Glaring After NZ Loss