Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: Breaker of records, ever-hungry run machine and India's most successful Test captain

The ever-hungry run machine, 'King Kohli', led India to an emphatic series win against Faf Duplessis and co in October. As his side won the series 3-0, the star batsman (as always) managed to rewrite a few world records to his name.

The ever-hungry run machine, 'King Kohli', led India to an emphatic series win against Faf du Plessis and co in October. As his side won the series 3-0, the star batsman (as always) managed to rewrite a few world records to his name. (Photo | BCCI Twitter 

Virat Kohli crossed his immediate predecessor MS Dhoni's record of 12 series wins. (Photo | AP)

The legendary Australian side held the record of 1- series triumphs before Kohli set his eyes on it. (Photo | AP)

'Run machine' for a reason! (Photo | AP)

The legendary Don Bradman (8) was surpassed by Virat to achieve this feat. (Photo | PTI)

Virat bettered his record of scoring 235 against England in 2016. (Photo | AP)

He has now equalled Aussie great Rickie Ponting and is only behind Graeme Smith of South Africa. (Photo | AP)

Don Bradman (12), Kumar Sangakara (11) and Brian Lara (9) are the only players in history to have more double tons that Virat. (Photo | PTI)