<p>Kolkata: India cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid described Virat Kohli, who is celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, as a legend of the game and that his performance had set the benchmark for his generation of players.</p>.<p> Former India skipper Kohli has scripted countless records in the sport across formats and continues to do so, including in the ongoing World Cup.</p>.Virat Kohli Turns 35: 8 Records that will be tough to break.<p> Speaking to ICC, Dravid said, "Virat's a legend of the game, especially (in) this format of the game. I think all formats of the game, but particularly this one (50-over), I think his performance and the way he finishes games. The standard of his performance over the years has probably set a benchmark for his generation of cricketers."</p><p>Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reckoned that Kohli has played a huge role in changing the DNA of the thought process in Indian cricket.</p>.<p> "He has changed the DNA of thinking around Indian cricket. How one batsman needs to perceive and prepare for the game."</p><p>Young opener Shubman Gill lauded Kohli's hunger and passion and said, "His hunger and passion for the game are unparalleled. I have not seen anyone as hungry as Virat Kohli."</p><p>Kohli's feats include scoring the most runs in international cricket among contemporary players and is just next to Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record.</p>.<p> In this World Cup, he has scored the most runs for India -- 442 in seven innings at an average of 88.40, including a century and four half-centuries.</p>
<p>Kolkata: India cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid described Virat Kohli, who is celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, as a legend of the game and that his performance had set the benchmark for his generation of players.</p>.<p> Former India skipper Kohli has scripted countless records in the sport across formats and continues to do so, including in the ongoing World Cup.</p>.Virat Kohli Turns 35: 8 Records that will be tough to break.<p> Speaking to ICC, Dravid said, "Virat's a legend of the game, especially (in) this format of the game. I think all formats of the game, but particularly this one (50-over), I think his performance and the way he finishes games. The standard of his performance over the years has probably set a benchmark for his generation of cricketers."</p><p>Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reckoned that Kohli has played a huge role in changing the DNA of the thought process in Indian cricket.</p>.<p> "He has changed the DNA of thinking around Indian cricket. How one batsman needs to perceive and prepare for the game."</p><p>Young opener Shubman Gill lauded Kohli's hunger and passion and said, "His hunger and passion for the game are unparalleled. I have not seen anyone as hungry as Virat Kohli."</p><p>Kohli's feats include scoring the most runs in international cricket among contemporary players and is just next to Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record.</p>.<p> In this World Cup, he has scored the most runs for India -- 442 in seven innings at an average of 88.40, including a century and four half-centuries.</p>