Virat Kohli receives a special birthday cake at Eden Park before turning 38
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was surprised with a special birthday cake at Eden Park in Auckland ahead of his 38th birthday on November 5. This gesture came from Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner following Kohli's impressive performance in India's five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first match of a five-match ODI series. Kohli, who scored 74 runs off 51 balls, also interacted warmly with fans, signing autographs and taking pictures during practice. The match was notable for India's successful chase under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method and the early dismissal of Rohit Sharma. Kohli's innings was applauded as possibly his last at Eden Park in an India shirt.