A video featuring a fangirl of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli from Pakistan is making waves on social media. In the video, the fan openly expresses her admiration for Kohli, choosing him over Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam.
The Fangirl Speaks
A Pakistani baba stops this cute girl from loving Virat Kohli & India but this courageous girl gives a befitting reply to him and continues her support for Virat. Hats off to her.#INDvPAK #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/9nh1M9FPbW
— Silly Context (@SillyMessiKohli) September 2, 2023
The fangirl, who appears in the video, states, "Virat Kohli is my favorite player." When questioned about her loyalties, she clarifies, "I am supporting Pakistan also." She further emphasizes her sentiment by displaying the flags of both India and Pakistan on her cheeks. She adds, "Padosiyon se pyaar karna koi buri baat toh nahi hai na," which translates to "Loving the neighbors is not a bad thing, right?"
The India vs Pakistan Match Update
The much-anticipated cricket match between India and Pakistan in Pallekele was unfortunately called off due to rain. As a result, both teams had to settle for shared points.
Game Highlights
Before the match was abandoned, India had been bowled out for 266 runs. Pakistani bowler Shaheen Afridi stood out with a four-wicket haul. Despite early setbacks, India managed to recover thanks to a 138-run partnership between Hardik Pandya, who scored 87 runs, and Ishan Kishan, who contributed 82 runs. However, Pakistan regained control later in the game, with Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf taking three wickets each.
Toss and Strategy
India's captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and chose to bat first, setting the stage for the match that was ultimately affected by the weather.