HIGHLIGHTS
- Virat Kohli plays his 100th T20I for India
- The former India captain has a strong fanbase across the globe
- A Kohli fan from Pakistan was seen wearing his shirt in the stands
Fans started cheering him on again as he lined up on the boundary ropes. Virat Kohli fever has gripped Dubai and a Pakistani fan has now been spotted wearing Kohli’s jersey. The fan has Kohli’s name written on his Pakistani shirt.
The photo is going viral on social media and fans are amazed to see the popularity of the former India captain among Pakistan cricket team fans.
The current match is a historic match for Kohli as he plays his 100th T20I. Kohli became the first Indian to play 100 matches in all three formats. He played 102 Tests, 262 ODIs and 100 T20Is. The right-handed batsman will be at bat at number 3.
Rishabh pants down
In a big game update, India has decided to drop Rishabh Pant from the playing XI. South Africa. Karthik has been in fine form since his return and is currently one of the top finishers in international cricket.
Pakistan is deprived of the services of Shaheen Afridi. The left arm pacer enjoys the game from the stands with Shoaib Malik.