Gayle’s heart-warming message for Kohli

Wishes have been pouring in for India captain Virat Kohli who turned 32 on Thursday. From fans to fellow cricketers, quite a few have taken to social media to wish the modern-day legend. One common narrative in all those special messages has been 'good luck' messages for the IPL 2020 campaign.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Kohli on Thursday celebrated his 32nd birthday with his teammates and wife Anushka Sharma on a private yacht in Abu Dhabi.

A day after his birthday, Kohli will lead Bangalore in the eliminator of IPL 2020 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi. It's an all-important match for Kohli and RCB as they are bidding to end 12-year-long title drought.

RCB supporters will be hoping that the birthday brings luck to Virat Kohli and his men when they face a must-win situation on Friday.

Virat Kohli's former RCB teammate and Kings XI Punjab star Chris Gayle took to social media to wish the 'legend' and send him some luck for the play-offs.

"Happy birthday legend, @imVkohli ...wish you many more KaKa! Bring it home for RCB," Gayle said while posting a throwback photo from their RCB days.

RCB shared a video of Kohli's birthday celebrations on their official Youtube channel. In the video, De Villiers was heard saying that giving him the IPL trophy this year would be the cherry on the cake for RCB players.

"You are a fantastic person and I just wish you have a wonderful day with us here at the IPL, cherry on the cake obviously for us would be to give you that IPL trophy this year," the former South Africa captain said.