Yuvraj Singh shared nostalgic pictures and a touching message for Kohli’s 37th birthday.
NEW DELHI
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh paid a warm and emotional tribute to Virat Kohli on the latter’s 37th birthday, sharing a series of old pictures and a heartfelt caption that quickly went viral. The post reflected the deep bond between the two World Cup-winning teammates.
“Once a King, always a King. Happy birthday @imVkohli. Sending you lots of love for a great year ahead. Stay blessed!” Yuvraj captioned the post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), along with a few unseen photos from their playing days. Fans flooded the comments section, celebrating the camaraderie between the two Indian greats.
Kohli, who made his international debut in 2008, forged a strong connection with Yuvraj during India’s 2011 World Cup-winning campaign under MS Dhoni. Over the years, their friendship evolved beyond the cricket field, marked by mutual respect and admiration.
Widely regarded as one of modern cricket’s finest, Kohli’s illustrious career has been defined by unmatched consistency and intensity. From leading India to the U19 World Cup title in 2008 to captaining the national team across formats, he has accumulated over 26,000 international runs and countless records.
In Tests alone, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs in 123 matches, averaging 46.85 with 30 centuries, including a top score of 254 not out. His golden phase from 2016 to 2019, featuring seven double centuries as captain, remains one of the most dominant runs in cricket history.
Though his Test career concluded earlier this year after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli continues to inspire a generation — both for his relentless pursuit of excellence and his enduring legacy as India’s “King” of cricket.