Virat Kohli Turns 37: Celebrating a Legendary Cricket Career
Virat Kohli, one of cricket's greatest batsmen and India's most successful Test captain, turned 37. With a prolific career spanning Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, Kohli holds numerous records including most ODI centuries, fastest to multiple run milestones, and a reputation as a formidable run-chaser. He captained India to historic Test series wins and led India to an IPL title with RCB after 18 years.
Virat Kohli, who turned 37, has established himself as a cricket icon with achievements across all formats. Beginning his journey by leading India to a U19 World Cup win, Kohli progressed to become India's fourth-highest Test run-scorer with 9,230 runs and 30 centuries. His captaincy record includes 40 Test wins and the unique distinction of winning a Test series in Australia. Known as a 'Chasemaster' in ODIs, Kohli holds the record for most runs and centuries in successful run-chases and is the fastest to achieve multiple ODI run milestones, scoring 14,255 runs with 51 centuries. In T20Is, he amassed 4,188 runs with a high average and strike rate, winning the 2024 T20 World Cup and earning multiple 'Player of the Tournament' awards. Kohli is the highest run-scorer across ICC events combined with outstanding performances in knockouts. After 18 years with Royal Challengers Bangalore, he finally won his first IPL title in 2025, being the top run-scorer and century-maker in tournament history. His influence extended beyond runs, notably improving Indian cricket's fitness culture and fast bowling strength under his leadership.
