
Ahead of IND vs PAK, 'Virat Kohli's popularity in Pakistan on par with Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan'
Hindustan TimesIf there is one thing that can top the atmosphere of an India vs Pakistan World Cup match, it's Virat Kohli. The world knows about the craze Virat drives in India, but did you know… Kohli's popularity is as big, if not more, in Pakistan as well? India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli in the best of spirits ahead of the blockbuster clash Kohli has already reached the same level as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni in terms of fame in India and Pakistan, but Latif claims that the obsession with Virat by the people of his country is unparalleled, to the extent that he commands the same respect as Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Azhar Ali, who's played a bit against Kohli, declared that if India play a match in Pakistan, Virat will single-handedly will drive fans to the stadium.
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