As Virat Kohli turns 31, teammates' testimonies reveal what he's about

Indian cricket team players took to their respective Twitter accounts to wish skipper Virat Kohli who celebrates his 31st birthday on November 5. Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world and has earned the reputation of being a great leader after a number of performances that have helped India win series, if not individual matches.

Taking to the microblogging site, Kohli's fellow teammates Ajinkya Rahane, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Agarwal and Wriddhiman Saha penned their heartiest messages.

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Indian batsman Mayank Agarwal went ahead and termed Kohli as one of the 'fiercest' competitors on the field.

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Kohli's exceptional journey

The skipper's journey from when he began his career for the Men in Blue under the wings of Captain Cool MS Dhoni to becoming a successful skipper of the Indian team has been groundbreaking and spectacular. With consistency in skill and performance, the Indian skipper is among the most respected cricketers in the world. Recently, Kohli became the first batsman to score 20,000 international runs in a single decade, the incredible stat providing another reflection of his status. 

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