Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar together in Indian team - (Source: AFP)
Indian legend Virat Kohli turned 38 on Thursday, November 5, and the fans are celebrating their idol’s birthday in style. The internet is filled with wishes and clips highlighting Virat’s contribution to Indian cricket.
Unlike the 2023 ODI World Cup, Virat Kohli won’t be playing on his birthday. Notably, the 38-year-old was in action on November 4 in the 1st ODI against New Zealand and gave an early present to his fans by playing a 74-run knock.
Virat Kohli Turns 38 On November 5
It is a well-known fact that November 5 is special for Virat and for his fans as well. A prodigy was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, who went on to make his India debut in 2008. However, very few know that November 5 is equally special for India’s Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar.
Virat was born in 1988, and Sachin Tendulkar made his India debut a year later, on November 15, against Pakistan. However, there is a special connection with November 5, and this article will shed light on that.
Special Connection Revealed For Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli on November 5
For the unversed, Sachin Tendulkar received his maiden India Call-up on November 5, 1989, when Virat Kohli turned one. The BCCI had released the squad that would tour Pakistan, and a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar earned his maiden India call-up.
“I am very proud to say that I have been selected in the Indian cricket team and we will be travelling to Pakistan on November 6,” remarked Sachin Tendulkar in a special interview recorded on November 5, 1989, a day before India were set to leave for Pakistan.
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Therefore, November 5 is equally special for both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli Likely To Be In Action On His 39th Birthday
As mentioned above, Virat Kohli won’t be representing India on his 38th birthday, but is most likely to be batting on his 39th birthday. Next year in the ODI World Cup year in South Africa.
On November 5, the ICC have scheduled a Super 7 fixture. Therefore, if India qualified for Super 7 round, then there are chances that Virat might bat on his birthday.
