The simple birthday wish of Indian cricket star Virat Kohli from umpire Anil Chaudhary turned into a viral moment on social media. On November 5, 2025, Kohli celebrated his 37th birthday and received countless wishes, not only from the fans but also from cricketers. However, the post of Chaudhary stood out-not because of his message, but because of the picture he shared.
The Viral Picture
Here's the post:
Sharing a picture to wish Kohli a happy birthday, Anil Chaudhary posted a story on Instagram where he is shaking hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Virat Kohli is standing right behind the Prime Minister. And in no time, fans started noticing PM Modi in the frame and flooded social media with funny reactions.
Many joked that even Kohli's birthday wishes somehow manage to involve the Prime Minister. Memes and comments flooded X, with people humorously saying, "PM Modi gets credit for everything, even for birthdays!"
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Kohli's Upcoming Matches
This is even more keenly awaited as Virat Kohli turned 37, and his fans are anxious to see him back on the cricket field. His next appearance for India will come on November 30, when India takes on South Africa in the first ODI at Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium in Ranchi.
After the South Africa series, Kohli will also take part in the ODI series against New Zealand which is scheduled to be played in January 2026.
While Kohli had a mixed outing against the Australians in his last international, scoring two ducks in the first couple of ODIs, he bounced back in style in the final match, scoring an unbeaten 74* to help India chase down the target and seal the win.
Even as fans laughed over the viral picture, the birthday boy remains focused on India's upcoming ODI challenges, continuing to inspire millions with his passion and consistency and also strenghthen his chances for 2027 Cricket World Cup.
