India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli He turned 37 on Wednesday, November 5 and his family members celebrated the occasion with warm wishes on social media. Kohli’s brother, Vikas Kohliand sister, Bhavna Kohli Dhingrashared warm messages on Instagram, along with family photos that delighted fans around the world.
Virat Kohli’s siblings Vikas and Bhavana share special birthday wishes for the King
Vikas posted a touching birthday story on Instagram, along with a candid picture of Virat with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka SharmaThe post reflects the close bond within the Kohli family, celebrating the batsman not only as a cricket icon but also as a loving husband, father and son.
Meanwhile, Bhavana shared a heart-touching family photo taken after India’s historic 2024 T20 World Cup win. The image features Virat with his parents, siblings and Anushka, capturing a rare moment of happiness and togetherness off the field. Along with the picture, Bhavana wrote a simple yet emotional message: “Always proud of you, Virat. Happy Birthday to our champion!”
Fans flooded social media with love and birthday wishes for Kohli and praised his consistency, fitness and unwavering passion for the game. Many cricketers and celebrities also joined in, celebrating the legacy of one of India’s greatest modern athletes.
Kohli’s focus remains only on ODI matches
After announcing his retirement from T20Is following India’s World Cup win and stepping away from Test cricket earlier this year, Kohli has now turned his entire focus to One Day Internationals (ODIs). The former India captain has made it clear that the 50-over format is his primary focus as he aims to guide the next generation of players while maintaining his world-class standards.
Kohli was last seen in action during India’s three-match ODI series AustraliaWhich ended on 25 October. Despite a poor start – being out for two consecutive ducks in the first two matches – the veteran batsman displayed his trademark resilience in the final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. There, he played a brilliant inning of 74 not out off 87 balls to lead India to a spectacular nine-wicket win.
Although India eventually lost the series 2–1, Kohli’s innings reminded fans of his ability to bounce back under pressure and his enduring hunger for runs even after 16 years of international cricket.
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