One of the architects of India's fabulous cricketing journey in the last decade, Kohli continues to be an inspiring figure in the Indian sporting ecosystem, and his global popularity has even been credited with playing a role in cricket's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He celebrates his 35th birthday today, and the occasion coincides with a top-of-the table battle vs SA in the World Cup, and the fans and the organisers plan to make the occasion special for the birthday boy.