NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli turned 37 today, and his birthday once again ignited a wave of admiration across social media. Kohli, who has retired from T20Is and Test cricket, remains a towering figure in the sport, boasting staggering records across formats and enjoying one of the largest fan followings globally. Regarded as one of the game's all-time greats, Kohli's passionate approach and unrelenting dedication have set new standards in cricket.

Every year, King Kohli's birthday transforms social media into a festival, with fans, actors, fellow cricketers, and prominent personalities pouring in their wishes. IPL franchises especially showcase their creativity, each competing to deliver the most memorable birthday tribute to the cricketing maestro.

Here's how IPL franchises wished the modern legend on his big day:

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: For the man who turned passion into poetry and fire into faith

2. Chennai Super Kings: A cricketing era and an everlasting legacy written, chased and conquered

3. Mumbai Indians: Wishing the Run Machine Virat Kohli a very Happy Birthday

4. Sunrisers Hyderabad: A true definition of fire, keep inspiring

5. Kolkata Knight Riders: No intermission, just impact

6. Rajasthan Royals: Until the poets run out of rhyme, in other words, until the end of time

7. Lucknow Super Giants: Bhai ka birthday hai, cake toh banta hai

8. Gujarat Titans: Throwback to when it was his birthday, but the gift was ours

9. Delhi Capitals: King of the North, South, East, West, everywhere

10. Punjab Kings: Cheeku, Run Machine, Chase Master, many names one man, Happy Birthday King Kohli