Tue Nov 05 01:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Virat Kohli Turns 36: A Look Back at King Kohli’s Stellar Career

**New Delhi, November 5th, 2024:** Former Indian captain Virat Kohli celebrated his 36th birthday today. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Kohli has amassed a wealth of accolades and records throughout his illustrious career.

Kohli’s journey began in 2008, leading the Indian Under-19 team to a World Cup victory. He has since become a cornerstone of the Indian national team, playing pivotal roles in both the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup.

His achievements are numerous and include:

* **First batsman to reach 20,000 international runs in a decade**
* **Fastest to reach 13,000 ODI runs**
* **Fastest to 1000 ODI runs in a calendar year**
* **First batsman to score three consecutive centuries against two teams in ODIs**
* **Only cricketer to win all three major ICC annual awards in a single year**
* **Most ODI runs in a calendar year as a captain**
* **First captain to score five consecutive half-centuries in a World Cup**
* **First Test captain to score 1000 runs in three consecutive calendar years**
* **Most double centuries as a Test captain**
* **Most runs in an IPL season**
* **Fastest to 3000 ODI runs as captain**
* **Most centuries in a calendar year (11)**
* **Fastest to 30, 35, and 40 ODI centuries**
* **Most ODI centuries**
* **First player to score three consecutive centuries as captain in ODIs**
* **Most runs in a bilateral ODI series**
* **First batsman to score 500 runs in a bilateral ODI series**
* **Most centuries in an IPL season**
* **Most times a captain has enforced the follow-on in a Test series**
* **Most 150+ scores as a Test captain**
* **Most Test wins as an Indian captain**
* **Most double centuries as an Indian batsman in Test cricket**
* **Fastest to 8000, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000, and 13000 ODI runs**
* **Only batsman to score four double centuries in four consecutive Test series**
* **Most runs in T20 World Cup history**
* **Most Player of the Series awards in international cricket**
* **Most runs in a single World Cup season**
* **Most runs in IPL history**

Kohli’s impact transcends statistics, encompassing a transformative role in Indian cricket. As captain, he led India to numerous victories and instilled a new level of aggression and self-belief within the team.

Despite a recent dip in form, Kohli’s unwavering dedication to the game and his ability to inspire continue to make him one of the most celebrated cricketers in the world. As he enters a new chapter in his career, his legions of fans will be watching eagerly for him to reclaim his spot among the cricketing elite.

**(This is a rewritten version of the original text as a news article. It focuses on key details and highlights Kohli’s achievements in a concise and engaging manner.)**

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