Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan captain, has welcomed Virat Kohli’s reported desire to visit Pakistan, stating that Kohli is welcome in the country, whether for PSL or with Team India. Shahid Afridi praised Kohli’s openness towards visiting Pakistan.
Shahid Afridi, a cricketer known for his explosive batting, fiery bowling, and electrifying energy, is a legend in Pakistan. He may have retired from international cricket in 2018, but his impact on the sport and his dedication to social causes continue to resonate today. Afridi’s career was a whirlwind of all-round brilliance. He once held the record for the fastest ODI century, scoring a hundred in a mind-blowing 37 balls. His leg-spin bowling was a weapon, with over 480 wickets across formats to his name. International success wasn’t a stranger to Afridi. He was a vital cog in the Pakistani team that reached the 2007 Cricket World Cup final.
The Viral Video
Previously, a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing Kohli expressing his willingness to visit Pakistan during a conversation with Kashif in 2022.
“Give my regards to your family and all your friends. Hopefully, we visit Pakistan soon; everyone’s started visiting now,” the voice on the call (purportedly Kohli’s) said.
Kashif posted a video on his official Instagram handle, asserting that he facilitated contact between an Indian national in Nepal and Kohli in 2022.
Kashif wrote on Instagram,
“In 2022 i was in Nepal when a stranger, originally from India(ofc not gonna say his name so he doesn’t get in any trouble due to political reasons, praised my work. He mentioned he had connections to the cricket team, so I jokingly expressed my desire to talk to Virat Kohli. To my surprise, he messaged Kohli on my behalf, and I had the opportunity to chat with him via video call. As a Pakistani, I proudly acknowledge Kohli as the greatest batsman of this era,”
What Shahid Afridi Said
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi praised Virat Kohli, the dynamic Indian batsman, for his expressed interest in visiting Pakistan. Afridi’s remarks follow reports of Kohli mentioning his desire to visit Pakistan during a video call with Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif in 2022.
Afridi was quoted by Cricket Pakistan while speaking at a tape ball event in Karachi on Saturday,
“I expected such a statement from Virat. I welcome Virat, whether he comes to the PSL or with the Indian team.”
If Kohli plays in Pakistan, whether in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) or during an official Indian tour, it would be a big deal. It’s been a long time since India last played a series in Pakistan, so having international cricket back there would make Pakistani fans really happy.