{
  "id": 18128547,
  "title": "'Keep Singing Your Tune': Former Coach Ravi Shastri Pens Heartfelt Wish On Virat Kohli's 38th Birthday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/keep-singing-your-tune-former-coach-ravi-shastri-pens-heartfelt-wish",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T13:13:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/keep-singing-your-tune-former-coach-ravi-shastri-pens-heartfelt-wish-on-virat-kohlis-38th-birthday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed his well wishes to Virat Kohli on his 38th birthday, which falls on November 5. The two share a close bond as Virat had served as captain under Ravi's guidance during his tenure as head coach. In his heartfelt message, Ravi wished his former captain a \"Many happy returns of the day, Champ!\" and playfully remarked, \"A proper exhibition in the closing hours of Year 37.\" He added, \"Keep singing your tune!\" Ravi, who is currently in New Zealand for commentary duties during the IND vs NZ series, shared his birthday wish on the social media platform X. The message garnered attention, with fans at the Eden Park stadium in Auckland joining in to serenade Virat with the \"Happy Birthday\" song during the match. Virat showcased his batting prowess with a score of 74, contributing to India's 5-wicket victory in a rain-affected encounter.",
  "summary": "Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has penned a heartfelt wish for Virat Kohli on his birthday. Kohli turns 38 on November 5 and Shastri was one of the first to extend his greetings to his former captain on social media. Ravi Shastri's heartfelt message for Virat Kohli Many happy returns of the day, Champ! A proper exhibition in the closing hours of Year 37. Keep singing your tune! I am 38…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}