It is Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli’s birthday! The talented right-handed batsman turns 30 today and wishes have been pouring in for the Indian captain since midnight. On Twitter, #HappyBirthdayVirat is one of the trending topics with fans, former and current cricketers wishing the batting superstar. Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was among the prominent names to wish Kohli on his 30th birthday. Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: This Sand Art at Ayodhya by Sudarsan Pattnaik Will Touch Every Viratian’s Heart (Watch Video)

Tendulkar took to Twitter and wrote, “Wishing you a lot of success and happiness in the year ahead. Happy Birthday, @imvkohli!” along with a picture of himself and Kohli. Tendulkar recently told a TV news channel that he is fond of his cover drives. People often compare Kohli with Tendulkar, but the former batting legend says he doesn’t like such comparisons. Send Greetings to Indian Captain on His 30th Birthday With These Sweet Quotes on Facebook and Twitter!

Apart from Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, Vinod Kambli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virender Sehwag, Ishant Sharma, VVS Laxman, and others tweeted on the occasion of Kohli’s birthday. Interestingly, Sehwag’s tweet was fun-filled as usual. He wrote, “On this Dhanteras, wish you a year that is again filled with Runteras.” Virat Kohli is a PUBG Fan, Reveals MS Dhoni on Indian Cricket Team Captain’s 30th Birthday

Meanwhile, India cricket team is locked in the three-match T20I series against Windies and Kohli has been rested for the series. India won the opening T20I by five wickets at Eden Gardens. Kohli will be back in the team for Australian tour which starts from November 21. The Indian skipper took to Instagram and in a video thanked his fans for all the wishes.

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