Virat Kohli may not be in great form leading up to the Asia Cup in the UAE, but his lack of runs from the blade hasn’t affected his stardom. The love and respect that Kohli is receiving from fans before his return to competitive cricket is nothing short of unprecedented.
Considering the global stardom Kohli has managed to achieve over the years, it is no surprise that fans across the globe cheer on the former India captain on distant tours. One of the most followed superstars on social media, Kohli has often taken time out to interact with fans and accede to their requests for selfies and autographs.
On Wednesday, August 25, Virat Kohli took time out from his busy training schedule to make a Pakistani fan’s day at the ICC Academy in Dubai. After finishing his first training session on India’s arrival in the United Arab Emirates, Kohli was on his way back to the team bus when a Pakistani fan caught his attention by requesting a photo opportunity with the superstar cricketer.
In a video that is going viral on social media, the guard of the ICC Academy can be seen stopping a fan when he tries to approach Kohli, but the former India captain saw the turn of events and asked for his and other cricket fans. Agreed to click selfies together. Was at the ICC Academy to oversee the teams’ training for the continental tournament.
Notably, India and Pakistan were seen training at a state-of-the-art facility in Dubai. Virat Kohli was also seen meeting and greeting Pakistan captain Babar Azam during a practice session in Dubai.
The fan in question while talking to PakTV said that he was waiting for the opportunity to click a selfie with Virat Kohli in the Asia Cup and he idolizes the star batsman of India.
“I am not a fan of anyone else in the world but Virat Kohli. I waited a month to take a selfie from Virat Kohli. I saw him go back from training, I tried hard to take a selfie with him. He Apart from being a good cricketer, he is a very nice person. He heard my voice and was compelled to take a selfie,” said the fan, adding that he was emotional after he managed to strike up a conversation with Kohli.
Virat Kohli will make his much-awaited return to competitive action in the Asia Cup, starting August 27. Kohli, who hasn’t played competitive cricket since India’s tour of England in June, will be in action when India take on Pakistan in their first match. Dubai 28 Aug.
Rohit Sharma will lead India as the Asian giants look to clinch their 8th continental title. Notably, VVS Laxman was named interim head coach for India after Rahul Dravid tested positive for Covid-19 before the team’s move to the UAE earlier this week.
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