Virat Kohli: Celebrating a Cricket Legend on His 37th Birthday
Virat Kohli’s 37th birthday marks a celebration of his journey from Delhi’s streets to global cricket stardom. Known for his record-breaking performances across all formats, leadership, and fitness revolution, Kohli is a modern cricket icon. His achievements include being India’s fourth-highest Test run-scorer, a legendary ODI chase master, a T20 World Cup winner, and IPL’s highest run-scorer with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
This article commemorates Virat Kohli’s impact on international cricket as he turns 37, recognizing his transformation from a talented youth in Delhi into a global cricket icon. Starting with his leadership in India’s 2008 U19 World Cup victory, Kohli carved an intense and passionate approach emphasizing excellence. In Test cricket, he revived the format with 123 matches, 9,230 runs, and 30 centuries, leading India to historic wins, including their first Test series triumph in Australia in 2019. His ODI career is marked by 14,255 runs and 51 centuries, with an unparalleled chasing record highlighted by his 2023 World Cup Player of the Tournament accolade. Kohli’s T20 prowess includes 4,188 runs, numerous half-centuries, and a T20 World Cup victory in 2024. In the IPL, Kohli is the highest run-scorer with 8,661 runs, delivering a record 973-run season in 2016 and achieving an IPL trophy win in 2025. Beyond cricket, Kohli revolutionized athlete branding and fitness culture in India, owning a fashion label and fitness ventures, and partnering with global brands. His relentless consistency, leadership, and passion have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
