Virat Kohli’s Craze In Pakistan On Par With Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan: Former Pak Cricketers

Virat Kohli’s Craze In Pakistan On Par With Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan: Former Pak Cricketers

Keywords: Virat Kohli, Pakistan cricket, Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, fan following

Former Pakistan cricketers have heaped praise on Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, comparing his popularity in their country to that of legendary Bollywood actors Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan.

In a recent interview, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said, “Virat Kohli is a phenomenal cricketer and he has a huge fan following in Pakistan. I would say his craze is on par with Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan, who are the two most iconic actors in our country.”

Akram’s comments were echoed by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who said, “Virat Kohli is a role model for young cricketers all over the world. He is a great batsman and a great ambassador for the game. He has a huge fan following in Pakistan, and I am sure he will continue to inspire generations of cricketers.”

Kohli’s popularity in Pakistan was evident during the 2019 Cricket World Cup, when he was given a standing ovation by the Pakistani crowd after scoring a century against their team. The Indian star has also expressed his admiration for Pakistani cricketers, and has said that he would love to play a match in Pakistan someday.

The former Pakistan cricketers’ comments highlight the immense respect and admiration that Kohli enjoys in Pakistan. His cricketing prowess and charismatic personality have made him one of the most popular sports stars in the country, and his fan following rivals that of Bollywood’s biggest stars.