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People can only dream about what you've done in cricket: Kevin Pietersen backs Virat Kohli

Kevin Pietersen on Saturday threw his weight behind the out-of-form Virat Kohli, saying that he should be proud as "people can only dream about" what he has achieved. The former Indian skipper is enduring a wretched run with the bat and has failed to score a century since November 2019. "You go big guy! People can only dream about what you've done in cricket. And they're some of the best players that have played the game," Pietersen wrote in a social media post.

Virat Kohli replies to Babar Azam's 'stay strong' tweet: 'Keep shining and rising; wish you all the best'

Virat Kohli was dismissed for 16 in the second ODI against England at Lord's, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam put out a tweet with a picture of him and Kohli from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup last year, with the caption reading as "this too shall pass. Stay strong #viratkohli." Soon after the tweet was released, many cricket fans from around the world started praising Babar for supporting Kohli. Now, on Saturday, Kohli replied to Babar's post, thanking him for his words of support. "Thank you. Keep shining and rising. Wish you all the best (clap emoji)," read Kohli's reply on Twitter.

1st Test, Day 1: Sri Lanka hit back after Shaheen Afridi's four-for

The tourists reached 24 for two at the close of play in Galle after losing their openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique. Azhar Ali, on three, and skipper Babar Azam, on one, were batting at close of play with Pakistan still trailing by 198 runs. Fast bowler Kasun Rajitha trapped Imam leg before wicket for two and Prabath Jayasuriya took down Shafique for 13 with his left-arm spin on a day dominated by the bowlers.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 1 Report: Sri Lanka Hit Back After Shaheen Afridi Takes Four

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi led an inspired attack to bowl out Sri Lanka for 222 but the hosts hit back with two wickets before stumps on the opening day of the first Test on Saturday. The tourists reached 24 for two at the close of play in Galle after losing their openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique. Azhar Ali, on three, and skipper Babar Azam, on one, were batting at close of play with Pakistan still trailing by 198 runs. Fast bowler Kasun Rajitha trapped Imam leg before wicket for two and Prabath Jayasuriya took down Shafique for 13 with his left-arm spin on a day dominated by the bowlers.

"Keep Shining And Rising...": Virat Kohli's Reply To Babar Azam's 'Stay Strong' Message Goes Viral

Virat Kohli's slump with the bat has become the talk of the town. The star batter last scored a century in 2019, and since then the three-figure mark has eluded him. Kohli was dismissed on 16 off 25 balls in the second ODI against England, which prompted Pakistan captain Babar Azam to put out a tweet in favour of him. Kohli has now reacted to Babar's tweet. Taking to Twitter, Kohli thanked Babar for his support, and wished him luck. Notably, Babar is currently leading Pakistan for a two-match Test series against Pakistan.

"Be Proud, Walk Tall...": Kevin Pietersen's Heartwarming Message For Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is one of the most talked about cricketers, and off late, his slump in form has become the talk of the town. The right-handed batter had last scored an international ton in 2019 and since then, the three-figure mark has kept on evading him. Off late, there has been a huge support for Kohli, coming from all parts of the world, and in a latest, former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Saturday asked Kohli to be proud and walk tall.

Watch: "Baggy Green Is On" As Babar Azam Walks Out For Toss During Pakistan's 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

The first Test match between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan kicked off at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat first against the guests. Soon after the toss, the official Twitter handle of Pakistan Cricket Team shared a video of Babar Azam walking into the stadium in "baggy green". While walking down the stairs of the stadium to reach to the ground, Babar could also be seen wearing his sunglasses.

Virat Kohli "Should Have Responded By Now": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Babar Azam's Tweet

Pakistan captain Babar Azam won a lot of praise after he tweeted in support of Virat Kohli, saying "this too shall pass". Kohli has been going through a slump in form and he has failed to get going in the ongoing series against England. In the second ODI at Lord's, the right-handed batter edged a delivery well outside off-stump and hence he lost his wicket. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has also given his take on Babar supporting Kohli, saying the latter should have responded by now.

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People can only dream about what you've done in cricket: Kevin Pietersen backs Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli replies to Babar Azam's 'stay strong' tweet: 'Keep shining and rising; wish you all the best'

1st Test, Day 1: Sri Lanka hit back after Shaheen Afridi's four-for

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 1 Report: Sri Lanka Hit Back After Shaheen Afridi Takes Four

"Keep Shining And Rising...": Virat Kohli's Reply To Babar Azam's 'Stay Strong' Message Goes Viral

"Be Proud, Walk Tall...": Kevin Pietersen's Heartwarming Message For Virat Kohli

Watch: "Baggy Green Is On" As Babar Azam Walks Out For Toss During Pakistan's 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Virat Kohli "Should Have Responded By Now": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Babar Azam's Tweet