Virat Kohli Birthday: Bhopal Police officers celebrate Kohli turning 36 with Midnight Celebration of Firecrackers - Watch

Although Virat Kohli is celebrating his 36th birthday thousands of miles afar in London, the entirety of India has delved into celebration as the modern India great crosses another spring in his life.

The social media, fans across the nation have poured in wishes for Kohli, who turned 36 on Tuesday (November 5).

Among the various tributes, a notable one came from Bhopal, where police officers and fans came together for a vibrant celebration, lighting firecrackers and cutting a cake bearing Kohli's image. It was precisely done at midnight, just when the clock ticked to Kohli's birthday.

Adding a creative touch to the celebrations, celebrated sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted a remarkable 5-foot-high sand sculpture of Kohli at Puri Beach in Odisha. Using around four tons of sand, Pattnaik and his students paid tribute to Kohli's contributions to cricket, showcasing the athlete's far-reaching influence beyond the pitch.

Despite the festivities, there's a cloud of concern regarding Kohli's recent form on the field. The cricket star faced difficulties during the Test series against New Zealand, accumulating just 93 runs in six innings, which translates to an average of 15.50.

His struggle was punctuated by a single innings of 70 runs, signaling a challenging phase in his illustrious career. Now at 36, Kohli is at a critical juncture, with the upcoming series against Australia being crucial for both him and the Indian team.

Kohli has already left the country following India's Test series against New Zealand. The India stalwart's wife Anushka Sharma also shared a birthday message for her husband on social media. Anushka posted a photo of Virat along with their two children - Vamika and Akaay on the foreign streets.