Indian batter Virat Kohli turned 35 on November 5, 2023.
Virat Kohli celebrates its 35th birthday on Sunday (November 5) as India take the field against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. THE The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has several things planned to make the day special for Virat Kohli. Over 70,000 Virat Kohli masks will be available for fans during the match. India Chase-master a very happy birthday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
According to a few media reports, Virat Kohli’s career highlights will be shown on the screens for 30 minutes during the first break of the India vs South Africa match. A special cake was cut in front of the crowd. There will be a laser show and fireworks to celebrate Virat’s career. Virat Kohli will be honored by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Let’s take a look at Virat Kohli’s legacy in Indian cricket.
1. Won the U-19 World Cup as captain:
The Indian team won its second Under-19 World Cup title in 2008 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. The same year for Virat Kohli where he made his international debut, but he received a lot of praise after winning the 2008 Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia. India beat South Africa in the final. Virat Kohli’s team beat South Africa by 12 runs (DLS method). This victory came after 10 years of junior cricket.
2. Many records in ODIs:
Virat Kohli holds many records in ODIs, and he is chasing a few more to testify himself as one of the greatest to have graced the game of cricket. Virat Kohli recently achieved a rare milestone of scoring 1,000 runs in a calendar year eight times in his 15-year limited-overs career. Virat Kohli also has the most runs while chasing a target in ODI cricket, and he has also been a most impressive player while chasing a target in ODI cricket.
3. Winning Test series in Australia:
In 2018, Virat Kohli’s men created history in Australia. It was the first time in the history of Indian cricket that the Indian team won a 4-match Test series by 2-1 after defeating Australia in the first Test at Adelaide Oval and in the third Test match in the series played at the iconic MCG. ground. The Indian team won another Test series in Australia during the 2020-21 tour, and they are currently undefeated against the Kangaroos in the Test format.
4. Leading India to become the number one Test team for years:
Virat Kohli’s captaincy in limited-overs cricket may be a talking point, but as a Test captain, he has achieved everything a leader of an Indian team wishes for. Under his leadership, Virat Kohli won a series in Australia, led India to the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for a long time and created a bank of extraordinary bowlers for the future. Virat’s legacy as captain in the red ball format will be difficult to match.
5. Changing the fitness standards of cricketers in India by setting an example:
Under his leadership, Virat Kohli also made fitness a mandatory factor to rely on during team selection. He made yo-yo testing popular and took the lead in fitness. We rarely see Virat Kohli miss a match due to poor fitness or injury, and he has motivated the next generation to focus on fitness. Virat follows a strict diet and routine to stay fit, and he has introduced a slightly different fitness culture in the Indian camp.
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