The Indian team stars Virat Kohli have a lot of fan following in Pakistan. He is famous for his unique personality, dedication, skills and great performance in the sports.
Because he is not only a great batsman of this generation but also a great human being. He is very humble, modest and always speaks his mind. Virat Kohli has a huge fan following in Pakistan due to his amazing performance in the history of cricket.
Virat Kohli, who is a legendary cricketer in Indian history has a massive fan following as compared to Rohit sharma, Dilip Kumar and others cricketers of india.
The Indian Express cited former skipper Azhar Ali said that; “The day when Virat Kohli plays in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi or in Multan which is the big cities of Pakistan, only then you guys will understand his trend and fashion in Pakistan”
“It’s not like that Virat Kohli, the best Indian cricketer, is the first one with such a big fan base in Pakistan,” says Latif.
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“But Virat kohli, the best Indian cricketer, is popular in Pakistan and is on par with Dilip Saab, Mr Bachhan and ShahRukh Khan (SRK). Like in India, you guys loved our bowlers; Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar became household names.
The ‘Diwanapan’ is perhaps best captured by Azhar Ali’s in his own reaction in the phase when Viart Kohli was out of form. The former Pakistan captain says not a day went by then when he did not pray for Virat Kohli return to form.
Ahead of the Asia Cup, broadcast by Pakistan and Sri Lanka last year, sand artist Sachaan Baloch, from Gwadar in Balochistan province of Pakistan, sketched an amazing portrait of Kohli. The footage of the artist and his work on beach sands went viral on social media platforms. “I just wanted to show my love, kindness and respect to Virat Kohli. He is the best,” he had then said.