Virat Kohli turns 33, his teammates and former colleagues wish him

India's Test vice captain Ajinkya Rahane tweeted, "Happy Birthday @imVkohli. Wishing you good health and happiness for the coming year!"

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman tweeted, "A very happy birthday to @imVkohli.Wishing you love, success and great health in the times to come."

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj tweeted, "Not everyone is as lucky as me to be blessed with a elder brother like you. Thank you so much for coming into my life and standing by my side through thick and thin. I hope you get all that you truly deserve. Happy Birthday king."

Dinesh Karthik tweeted, "As his name suggests, he's meant for big things in life! Wishing a very happy birthday to @imVkohli. Best wishes always...have a great game tonight!"

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Tough times don’t last long, tough people do. A once in a generation player , wishing @imVkohli a very happy birthday and a great year ahead."

Kohli, who is the most successful contemporary Indian batsman, is presently in the UAE leading the national team in the T20 World Cup.

However, the skipper is going through some tough times as India are on the verge of crashing out of the T20 World Cup, losing the first two important matches against Pakistan and New Zealand.

Kohli, who is leading India across all formats for the last several years, has already announced stepping down as captain in the 20 overs cricket.