Virat Kohli’s sister posts heartfelt story with childhood photo on ace player’s 38th birthday amid NZ vs IND 2026 ODIs [In Picture]

Star batter Virat Kohli‘s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, shared a heartfelt story to wish the ace player on his 38th birthday. He turned 38 on Thursday, November 5, 2026 and is with the Indian team for the ongoing ODI series in New Zealand at present.

She posted an adorable childhood picture of herself and Virat Kohli, and also a latest picture from their Raksha Bandhan celebration earlier this year. Bhawna also came up with a special birthday wish for the star cricketer.

“Happiest birthday Veere. The little hands have grown, so has the heart! Your pure soul keeps you humble and that makes me so proud of you,” she wrote.

Below is the screenshot of her Instagram story –

Bhawna and Kohli share a strong bond with each other. She often posts on social media, praising the star cricketer and celebrating his achievements and milestones. Before the birthday post, she put up a story lauding him for his match-winning knock in the first ODI against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli steered India to a five-wicket victory

India began the five-match ODI series against New Zealand with a five-wicket win in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4. They bowled the Kiwis out for 185 in 40.2 overs but were eventually set a revised target of 143 from 32 overs due to rain.

Virat Kohli showcased his class in a run chase once again. The veteran smashed a brilliant half-century that helped India chase down the target in just 22.4 overs. He made 74 runs off just 51 balls with 13 fours and a six at a strike rate of 145.1. It was his 80th ODI fifty, as he continued his stellar form this year.

So far in 2026, Kohli has scored 626 runs from 10 matches at an average of 69.55 and a strike rate of 120.61, with two hundreds and four half-centuries. He also extended his impressive record against New Zealand. Kohli now has 1971 runs against the Kiwis from 37 games at an average of 57.97, with seven hundreds and 11 half-centuries to his name. India will expect the veteran to carry his form throughout the remainder of the series.

Edited by Rishab Vm