WATCH: Pakistani fan who came to watch Virat Kohli bat in Asia Cup 2023 clash leaves disappointed
Virat Kohli scored only 4 runs against Pakistan on Saturday.
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Sep 3, 2023 1:14 pm
Pakistan fan (Source: Twitter)
Virat Kohli has a lot of fans around the world. Wherever India tours to play cricket, there are fans of the Indian cricket, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. Particularly in the Indian subcontinent, the star cricketers enjoy a huge fanbase. Naturally, there are huge expectations from the fans for their favorite players to score runs and win the match for their team. It was the same during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan.
There were many fans who came to Pallekele to watch India and Virat Kohli play. Some of those fans were also from Pakistan, which was quite interesting. One such fan had come to watch Virat Kohli bat. She claimed herself to be a huge fan of Virat Kohli but supported Pakistan to win the match. The video of the fan being interviewed has gone viral on the internet.
The fan was asked if she was disappointed as Virat could not perform against Pakistan. The fan replied saying “Yes, because Virat is my favorite player. I specially came here to watch him bat. I was expecting his century. My heart is broken” and expressed her disappointment. Pakistani fans around her were quite surprised to hear that from one of their fellow supporters.
‘I support Pakistan and Virat Kohli’
Further, the fan was asked if she supports both Pakistan and Virat Kohli. The fan replied, “Yes, I support Pakistan and Virat Kohli as well” and pointed out the painting of the Pakistan flag she had on her face. When confronted by her fellow Pakistan fans for supporting Virat, the fan said “Sir, I don’t think supporting our neighbours is a bad thing” and showed her grace.
The fan was further asked to pick one among Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. The fan was quick to reply “Virat Kohli” and enjoyed the moment. The sweet gesture of the fan was loved by her fellow fans who were around her. The fans were heard saying “Lovely, lovely” in the chorus, as they praised the spirit of the fan.
Watch the video of the sweet fan here –
A Pakistan fan came for Virat Kohli said:
"I came only for Virat Kohli, I expected a century from him. My heart is broken". https://t.co/PTbfhuOT9d
