Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: Wishes pour in as Indian skipper turns 30

"He reminds me of myself," said the legendary Sir Viv Richards praising Indian skipper Virat Kohli who turns 30 today.

Wishing you a lot of success and happiness in the year ahead. Happy Birthday, @imvkohli! pic.twitter.com/HcXX88rXJn

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 5, 2018

Indian cricket was going as usual with some highs and lows but then Virat Kohli happened and it all changed after that.

Happy birthday @imvKohli! 

Rewind to #CWC15, where he made a tremendous 107 in India's win against Pakistan!

WATCH ▶️ https://t.co/BtmFWHhwda pic.twitter.com/DLmvP3NSds

— ICC (@ICC) November 5, 2018

While it was Dhoni who was at his prime, Kohli carved a niche for himself and quickly rose through the ranks, ending up as the captain of the team with an illustrious career to his name and many milestones ahead of him.

On this Dhanteras, wish you a year that is again filled with Runteras. #HappyBirthdayVirat pic.twitter.com/f09gppLZON

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 5, 2018

Wishing loads of happiness and success to @imVkohli. May you have a great year ahead! pic.twitter.com/LRr9HSpwAD

— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) November 5, 2018

It was Under-19 World Cup at Kuala Lumpur in early 2008, Virat Kohli-led Indian side won the U-19 World Cup and a new star, who would go on to lead the Indian cricket team in years to come, announced his arrival.

The big 30! Happy bday my friend. Hope it’s one very special day@imVkohli

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 5, 2018

Virat Kohli made his ODI debut on Aug 18, 2008, and there was no looking back for the modern master blaster.

Wish you a very happy birthday Virat bhai! Just happy to be learning so much from you each day! Have the most amazing year ahead! @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/YCOVLAsDYK

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabPant777) November 5, 2018

Although it wasn't a smooth sail, especially during his initial years as the Indian side was already filled with star names, including legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Happy Birthday King Kohli! #GOAT @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/bvLVxYO23O

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) November 5, 2018

10 years on, the same player has achieved so much that he has already become one of the greatest players cricket has ever seen and surpassed even his icon and god of cricket --Tendulkar on several records.