Virat Kohli, has become the face of Indian cricket ever since Sachin Tendulkar retired. Although he is still playing, he has become a legend already through his incredible batting records and aggressive swagger on the field. The former India captain is celebrating his 34th birthday on Saturday and his die-hard fans have turned his birthday into a carnival of sorts. But his teammates and former cricketers are not far behind in displaying their adoration for the world class batter.
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya with whom Kohli has shared several match winning partnerships on the cricket field wished the birthday boy on Twitter.
"Happy birthday bro @imVkohli.Wish you the best always," posted Pandya.
Suryakumar Yadav also wished his senior teammate on Twitter.
"Happy Birthday @imVkohli bhau. Wishing for many many more partnerships with you!," he wrote.
{{/usCountry}}"Happy Birthday @imVkohli bhau. Wishing for many many more partnerships with you!," he wrote.
{{/usCountry}}'Finisher' of the Indian cricket team Dinesh Karthik applauded the self-belief of the former India captain while wishing him on his birthday.
"He's the one who believes when no one else does! A very happy birthday to you @imVkohli," wished Karthik on Twitter.
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh highlighted Kohli's hardwork for success in cricket and also appealed him to win the T20 World Cup.
"Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the legend who believes in never say never! Where you are today is a result of your sheer hard work, dedication and attitude. Keep going #KingKohli bring home the cup.Lots of love @imVkohli," posted Yuvraj on Twitter.
Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan called the birthday boy a chase-master while wishing him.
"Match winner, a lively character on the field, chase master, among the greats of the game. Wishing @imVkohli a very happy birthday. Hope you achieve more laurels in the upcoming years," posted Yusuf.
Kohli is in red-hot form in this T20 World Cup as he has notched up three half centuries in four matches in the tournament at a Jaw dropping average of 220. He is now the leading run scorer in T20 World Cup tournaments.