{
  "id": 18242960,
  "title": "Virat Kohli's 38th birthday, 38 stats: The King, the records and a legacy like no other",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/virat-kohlis-38th-birthday-38-stats-the-king-the-records-and-a-legacy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T04:01:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/virat-kohlis-38th-birthday-38-stats-the-king-the-records-and-a-legacy-like-no-other/articleshow/135556372.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket sensation, turned 38 years old today. Throughout his illustrious career, the batsman has amassed a staggering 55 ODI centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49. He became the first cricketer to score 50 centuries in the format, including a memorable 117 against New Zealand during the 2023 World Cup semi-final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.\n\nKohli has also been instrumental in India's success on the international stage. He led the team to the Under-19 World Cup triumph in 2008 and went on to become one of the best batters in Tests, ODIs, and T20 cricket. With an impressive 20 Test centuries as captain and a record 15 Player-of-the-Match awards in T20Is, Kohli's impact on the game is undeniable.\n\nAs he celebrates his 38th birthday, Kohli continues to strive for greatness. His sights are set on winning the 2027 ODI World Cup, a target he first achieved with India's 2011 World Cup-winning team. With an outstanding 1,292 runs in men's T20 World Cup history, Kohli holds the record for the highest average among leading run-scorers in the tournament. His extraordinary legacy in cricket ensures that his 38th birthday will be remembered as another milestone in his remarkable career.",
  "summary": "Virat Kohli, one of cricket's greatest players, celebrates his 38th birthday today and reflects on his journey. He has achieved numerous records and is aiming for more milestones in his career. Kohli's contributions to India include a 2011 World Cup title and an expected focus on the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. Throughout his career, he has consistently performed well across all formats of the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Virat Kohli turned 38 today.",
    "He has 55 ODI centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.",
    "Kohli led India to Under-19 World Cup victory in 2008."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Surpassing long-standing milestones across all formats cements Kohli as a generational talent whose sustained excellence redefines the statistical benchmarks for modern international batting dominance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record as India beat New Zealand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/virat-kohli-breaks-sachin-tendulkars-odi-record-as-india-beat-new",
        "published": "2026-11-05T03:47:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Virat Kohli's birthday wishlist: Records that the India talisman would aim to achieve before retiring",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/virat-kohlis-birthday-wishlist-records-that-the-india-talisman-would",
        "published": "2026-11-05T06:30:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}