Virat Kohli's Video With Pakistan Supporter Resurfaces. What The Fan Says Is Gold

01.09.2023 - 13:01 sports.ndtv.com

Virat Kohli is one of the most popular athletes in the world and his fandom knows no boundaries. Cricket enthusiasts from around the world have often expressed their love for the former India captain.

Kohli, who is currently with the Indian team in Sri Lanka, is gearing up for the Asia Cup game against Pakistan, which will be played in Kandy on Saturday.

In an old video, which has once again resurfaced on social media, Kohli can be seen meeting a speically abled fan from Pakistan In the video, the fan can be heard praising Kohli by saying: "Aap ke jaisa na koi aaya hai, na kabhi koi aayega (There has never been anyone like you and there never will be)." pic.twitter.com/A23KjEHjgC Ahead of the game against Pakistan, Kohli said he is vary of the threat possessed by the opposition bowlers, and wants the Indian players to at their very best. "I feel bowling is their (Pakistan) main aspect.

They've got bowlers who can change the course of the game, based on their skillset. You have to be at your absolute best to face them," he added.

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While commenting on Virat Kohli's dismissal against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023, former India pacer S Sreesanth said that he doesn't count it as a 'wicket'. Notably, Kohli became a victim of Shaheen Afridi in India's campaign opener against Pakistan at the continental event last week. It was a good length ball from Shaheen and Kohli got an inside edge on it. The ball first hit his pad and then changed its direction to fall onto the stumps. Sreesanth added that Pakistan were lucky to get the wicket of the star India batter.

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Medal To Nepal Star After Asia Cup Clash, Then Breaks Into Laughter With Suryakumar Yadav

The Indian cricket team attained its first target at the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday - that is to qualify for the Super 4 stage. After its first game against Pakistan got washed out due to rain, India needed a solid win against Nepal to boost their confidence. Though they won by 10 wickets, India have a lot of points to ponder upon. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first, but Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh got quick runs with help from the Indian fielders, who dropped three catches in the first five overs. Shreyas Iyer dropped a regulation catch at slip, Virat Kohli spilled a sitter at short cover and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan let the ball through his gloves.

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: Seen Virat Kohli Ace With Bat? Now See Him Excel In Dance On Nepali Song. Video

Virat Kohli, apart from being a great cricketer, is an entertainer to the core. His screen presence during commercials show his capabilities in that sphere. He is also known to be a great dancer. Often he has been seen dancing with his teammates off the field. During the IPL 2023, Kohli could be seen dancing to the tunes of 'Pathaan'. On Monday, he showed his prowess in dancing to Nepalis songs too.

Watch - "Padosiyon Se Pyaar Karna...": Virat Kohli Fangirl From Pakistan Goes Viral

A video of Virat Kohli's fangirl from Pakistan is going viral on social media. The fan could be seen picking India's star batter Kohli over Pakistan's captain Babar Azam. "Virat Kohli is my favourite player," said the fangirl in the clip that has surfaced online. When asked which side she was on, the fan said: "I am supporting Pakistan also." "This is Pakistan, this is India," said the girl after showing the flags of both countries on her cheeks.

Fanboying can wait until after game, Rohit Paudel says ahead of clash with Virat Kohli

When Nepal beat the weather and the UAE to win a place at the Asia Cup for the first time, back in May, their captain was asked about what was to come.

'Virat Kohli's Execution Was Not Good': Wasim Jaffer's Take On India Star's Dismissal vs Pakistan

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer dissected Virat Kohli's dismissal against Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener on Saturday in Kandy. Kohli played Shaheen Afridi's delivery onto his stumps and had to walk back to the dressing room for a score of 4 (7). Fans had a lot of expectation from Kohli after Rohit Sharma was dismissed earlier by the same bowler. However, the former India captain failed to live up to the expectations as Shaheen ran riot against India's top-order.