Virat Kohli ordered to deliver in Australia by Yuvraj Singh as he posts strong birthday message

Former India National Cricket Team player Yuvraj Singh penned down a strong message for Virat Kohli on his birthday. He backed the batter to come out good after a lean phase in Tests, saying that the world is waiting for his strong comeback.

One of the greatest batters in the history of the game, Virat Kohli, is celebrating his 36th birthday on Tuesday (5th November). The premier batter, who has been carrying the burden of the Indian batting lineup, has come under pressure yet again for his poor performances, especially in Tests.

Virat Kohli failed in the home Test season

Virat Kohli, who has achieved great heights in his career, failed in the home Test season, and this has put serious doubts over his place in the Indian Test team. But with the kind of player he has been and the number of times he has lifted himself, it won't be a surprise if another great comeback would be carded.

Wishes have been pouring for Kohli from all parts of the world and one of the best wishes came from Yuvraj Singh. The former India all-rounder instilled confidence in the batter, saying that the greatest comebacks emerge from setbacks. Taking to his X account, he said:

You’ve done it in the past and I’m sure you will do it yet again - Yuvraj Singh's birthday wish for Virat Kohli

"Wishing you a very Happy Birthday #KingKohli! The greatest comebacks emerge from our setbacks and the world eagerly looks forward to your solid comeback. You’ve done it in the past and I’m sure you will do it yet again. God bless! Lots of love @imVkohli,"

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday #KingKohli! The greatest comebacks emerge from our setbacks and the world eagerly looks forward to your solid comeback 🔥 you’ve done it in the past and I’m sure you will do it yet again 💪🏻🙌🏻 God bless! lots of love ❤️ @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/wo9hrzUehq

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 5, 2024

Kohli and Yuvraj Singh played together for a while as well in the Indian team. The left-hander played 11 ODIs and three T20Is under Kohli's captaincy in 2017 and also played together in the IPL, featuring for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Virat Kohli's career over the years

While he is having a lean phase, one cannot stop looking at the contribution that he has made to the Indian team over his 15-year career so far. He has been the top batter for the team for more than one decade and also has broken Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in ODI cricket, becoming the first player to score 50 centuries.

In the 295 ODIs, Kohli has scored 13,906 runs at an average of a whopping 58.18 to go with 50 centuries and 72 half-centuries. In the 118 Tests, he has scored 9040 runs at an average of 47.83 with 29 centuries and 31 half-centuries. Kohli also scored 4188 runs in 125 T20Is at an average of 48.69 and strike rate of 137.04 with a century and 38 half-centuries.

Kohli, who has won the 2011 World Cup, the 2013 Champions Trophy and the 2024 T20 World Cup, will be next seen in action during the Australia tour. He would be keen to make a major impact on the team and prove his worth once again for the team on the big stage.

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