On November 5th, cricket fans worldwide are excited because Virat Kohli, the famous Indian cricketer, is turning 35. This birthday is special because it lines up with India’s important World Cup match against South Africa at Kolkata’s historic Eden Gardens. It’s a unique combination of cricket and celebration that will be very memorable, and the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is making big efforts to make it extra special.
A Grand Celebration Plan
All the tickets for the game are already sold, and this means that the stadium will be full of excited fans. To make it even more special, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has come up with a great idea. They want to give out around 70,000 masks with Virat Kohli’s face on them to the fans in the stadium. The idea is to see lots of people wearing these masks to support Kohli. CAB President, Snehasish Ganguly, said, “We want every fan in the stadium to wear a Kohli mask when he enters. We plan to give out 70,000 masks on that day”.
A Special Tribute
Besides giving out masks, there will be a cake-cutting event before the game begins. Virat Kohli, who is having big fame in Indian cricket, will get a special award from CAB to honor his great achievements in the sport and his importance on this special day. The association is waiting for the green light from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to go ahead with these celebrations.
Eden Gardens’ History of Celebrations
Eden Gardens has witnessed similar fanfare in the past. Notably, there was a massive celebration in November 2013 when the legendary Sachin Tendulkar played his 199th Test match at this iconic venue.
This unique confluence of cricket and celebration promises an unforgettable day at Eden Gardens. Let’s join in the festivities and wish Virat Kohli a very happy 35th birthday, while also cheering on the Indian cricket team in their pursuit of World Cup glory.
