Pakistani woman chooses Virat Kohli over Babar Azam during Asia Cup 2023, Watch viral video

In a viral video circulating on social media, a passionate cricket fan from Pakistan has made headlines by expressing her unwavering admiration for former Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli, over Pakistani skipper Babar Azam. This unique display of fandom occurred during the rain-affected Asia Cup 2023 match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Sri Lanka.

The video, shared on X by user Mufaddal Vohra, captures the moment when the Pakistani fan was approached by a reporter and asked to make a choice between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. In a surprising turn of events, the fan, who had painted both Indian and Pakistani flags on her cheeks, unhesitatingly declared her allegiance to Virat Kohli.

In her own words, the cricket enthusiast stated, “I came only for Virat Kohli, I expected a century from him. My heart is broken.” She expressed her profound disappointment at the match being disrupted by rain, as she had hoped to witness Kohli’s exceptional batting prowess and perhaps his century.

Remarkably, the fan also revealed that she supports both the Indian and Pakistani cricket teams, emphasizing her genuine love for the sport transcending national boundaries.

Since its posting on September 3, the video has garnered over 8.7 lakh views and continues to gain traction rapidly. Social media users from all corners of the cricketing world chimed in with their reactions:

An X user noted, “Virat Kohli has a global fan base.” Expressing admiration, another commenter simply wrote, “So sweet,” accompanied by a heart emoticon, while a third hailed the fan as a “True fan.”

A fourth individual highlighted the fan’s endearing comment, “The way she said ‘padosiyon se pyaar karna koi buri baat to nahi hai na’ [Is it a bad thing to love your neighbors?].”

Finally, a fifth commenter underscored the unity fostered by cricket, stating, “People who watch cricket are the best in both the countries. I, as an Indian, also like many Pakistani players, no hate at all. Respect those people.”

A Pakistan fan came for Virat Kohli said:

"I came only for Virat Kohli, I expected a century from him. My heart is broken". pic.twitter.com/PTbfhuOT9d

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 3, 2023