India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is timeless, but a few cricketers have managed to transcend it and one of them is Virat Kohli. The former Indian captain has a solid fan base in Pakistan, to the point that his supporters from the neighbouring country have sometimes stepped out wearing jerseys with his name.
One of these fans wanted to take a picture with Kohli before the start of the Asia Cup this Saturday. This person followed Virat as the Indian batter was retiring after a practice session, but was stopped by the security.
Not willing to give up, he screamed out to Kohli and said that he has traveled all the way from Lahore to watch him play.
A fan wanted to take a picture with Virat Kohli but security was stopping him, then the fan shouted I’m from Pakistan and I want to take a picture with you. And Virat comeback and posed for a pic with fan. After Fan said “He is so humble, this is the best moment in my life”. pic.twitter.com/LHgd8c0utf
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) August 25, 2022
On hearing this, Kohli turned around and got a picture clicked with the guy who fittingly was dumbfounded.
Kohli then got pictures clicked with many others.
After the incident, the fan was interviewed by the media, and he said that it was the best day of his life and that he hopes that Virat Kohli has a good run at the tournament.
Virat Fan From Pakistan 💚@imVkohli 💫pic.twitter.com/di90dKkl5p
— Troll RCB Haters (@Troll_RCBHaters) August 25, 2022
“I am not fan of anyone in the world except one, that is Virat Kohli. I am huge fan of Virat Kohli. I have come from Pakistan just for Kohli. & I’ve been waiting for a month to meet him and click picture with him. He is so humble, down to earth.” – A Pakistani fan (To Paktv. Tv)
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) August 25, 2022
Here are some reactions on the internet on this wholesome interaction.
King for a reason https://t.co/LydBLf6gbs
— Hassan Rasheed (@HBR29) August 26, 2022
KINNNGGG KOHLI! ❤❤
— OAK (@OAK194) August 25, 2022
I have a shirt worn by him.. kab say khwab hay us par uska sign karwalooo aik din:(
Lucky fan! Glad he had his moment with the 🐐 https://t.co/AmiDU0BXtq
— Rahul Shukla (@RahulSh27469320) August 25, 2022
How somebody even can hate him howee bhai 🧿✨❤ https://t.co/vDnyfqCtdT
— pragya. (@girlliketoswing) August 25, 2022
This man with the biggest heart.. How can someone hate him 🥺💗 https://t.co/GEoZSWNbxi
— Samriddhi ♡ (@itzsamriddhi18) August 25, 2022
AWWWW HE'S SO HUMBLE 😭💖💎 https://t.co/fNvC6QSzgF
— Maryam♥️🇵🇰 (@maryamm_07) August 25, 2022
Over time, Virat Kohli has made many gestures that express his love for Pakistan cricket and fans and the team. From giving his bats to the opposition players to praising them wholeheartedly, Virat has let the world know that India’s cricket rivalry with Pakistan ends on the pitch.
This incident goes right on the top of that list of gestures.