Virat Kohli Celebrates 36th Birthday with Well Wishes from Paul Pogba
Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli turned 36 on Tuesday, November 5, and received an outpouring of birthday wishes from fans and fellow athletes worldwide. Among those who extended their greetings was French footballer Paul Pogba.
In a surprise appearance on a livestream with popular American YouTuber ‘IShowSpeed,’ Pogba wished Kohli a happy birthday. Despite being out of football action for over a year due to a doping ban, Pogba showed his recognition of Kohli’s stature in the world of cricket.
Upon being shown a picture of Kohli and informed that he is a cricketer, Pogba exclaimed, “Happy Birthday bro (brother), long life!” Speed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., also praised Kohli as a “legend” and one of the best cricketers in the world.
Pogba’s birthday wish to Kohli was a highlight of his unexpected appearance on Speed’s channel. The duo also engaged in football and video game challenges during their collaboration.
Kohli’s birthday celebration comes amidst intense scrutiny of his form following India’s 0-3 home Test series whitewash against New Zealand. The batter managed only 93 runs in three Tests in the recently-concluded series.
Despite the recent setbacks, Kohli remains a revered figure in the cricketing world. He is set to play in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in Australia, which begins on November 22.
