IND vs SA: "The Best Moment For Me In 2023" - Tamil Nadu Batter Pradosh Ranjan Paul Shares Selfie With Virat Kohli

Tamil Nadu emerging cricketer Pradosh Ranjan Paul expressed his admiration for Indian renowned batter Virat Kohli. Pradosh Ranjan Paul described Virat Kohli as his inspiration and idol, emphasizing the significant impact the star player holds in his life.

Virat Kohli has garnered a significant global fan base that extends beyond boundaries, encompassing fans, experts, and fellow cricketers. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide celebrate the former Indian skipper’s batting performances, on-field energy, and success.

My Inspiration, My Idol – Pradosh Ranjan Paul On Virat Kohli

Pradosh Ranjan Paul took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post about his ‘inspiration and idol,’ Virat Kohli. The 23-year-old batter posted a selfie with Kohli during the ongoing two-match Test series in South Africa, considering it the standout moment of 2023 for him.

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“My inspiration, my idol. The man who means a lot to me. The best moment for me in 2023,” Pradosh captioned the post.

Tamil Nadu’s star batsman Pradosh Ranjan Paul alongside Virat Kohli!
An inspiration to everyone#ViratKohli? #teamindia #icc #Cricket pic.twitter.com/rF0dZPyEKl

— Cricket Addictor (@AddictorCricket) December 31, 2023

Pradosh Ranjan Paul, currently in South Africa, made an impressive start to his India A career. He played for the India A squad, scoring 163 runs on his debut in Potchefstroom. Despite Pradosh’s outstanding performance, the match ultimately ended in a draw.

Virat Kohli delivered decent performances in the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion. India suffered a disappointing defeat by an innings and 32 runs. The loss thwarted the team’s aspirations of securing a historic Test series victory in South Africa.

Kohli showcased resilience with scores of 38 (64) and 76 (82) in challenging conditions. However, the rest of the Indian batting lineup faced significant struggles in the first match. KL Rahul scored a century in the first innings, while Jasprit Bumrah excelled with four wickets.

Virat Kohli Had A Fantastic 2023 – Nasser Hussain

In a video uploaded by the ICC on social media, Nasser Hussain shared his predictions for players poised for success in 2024. Hussain praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional performance in 2023 and the World Cup.

“My first one is a megastar and there is no doubt about it. Virat Kohli. Obviously, he had a fantastic 2023 and World Cup. Amid all the records he broke and the attention, we did not focus on how well he was batting,” Hussain said.

“Technically, I have never seen Virat bat as well like that. The sound of the bat, that innings against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, I can name about five innings where he was getting in a good position. That is a good sign for Virat, India, and Virat fans. It means that he is in a good mental space and his game is in good order,” he added.

Virat Kohli had a stellar year in 2023, with outstanding batting performances across formats in international cricket. He concluded the last year as the second-highest run-scorer, amassing an impressive total of 2,048 runs. He smashed eight centuries and 10 half-centuries in the last year. He topped the run charts in the 2023 World Cup, scoring 765 runs in 11 games.

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