Pakistani fans trolled after yearning to see Virat Kohli in PSL 2018
Published - 02 Mar 2018, 01:06 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:23 AM
Involvement of India-Pakistan fans is nothing new across social media platforms. As both cricketing nations share rich history the spectators have further found ways to catch the attention of the camera crew. And similar has been the case with the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The third edition of the cash-rich league kicked off in Dubai International Stadium on February 22. Following the enthralling ceremony, the curtain raiser was played between defending champions Peshawar Zalmi and newly added Multan Sultans.
The T20 league has housed six teams this time around. Moreover, the foreign recruits are also grabbing the eyeballs for their performances.
Interestingly, the low-scorer like before continued to take the center stage with bowlers making most out of it in the UAE.
The cricketing carnival has already begun. But the fans from Pakistan and India are always finding ways to tease each other.
How the incident unfolded over Twitter during PSL 2018:
During one of the matches of PSL 2018 edition, a trio in the stands was seen holding the placard. However, it revealed the die-hard fans are looking forward to have a glimpse of Team India skipper Virat Kohli.
Interestingly, Kohli has the massive fan following in Pakistan. The gentleman’s game cricket has proved to be succeeding beyond the boundaries apart from the occurrence of political turmoil.
The 29-year-old Virat Kohli has been in red-hot form and his scintillating performances has already taken the world by storm.
The modern-day giant Kohli has scored runs at will before setting a mark as a leader.
Excelling in the top-flight cricket, Kohli has been praised for his consistency. Owing to his batting prowess, he is marching into the record books after breaking a slew of records.
Following the staggering numbers, Kohli has earned respect across the cricketing world.
The editor of PakPassion forum in Pakistan Sajid Sadiq took to Twitter to take notice of the placard.
Considered as the out of box wish, the fans from India gave plenty to Pakistani fans to look at.
However, one of the users who goes by the name of Manu Naidu jokingly stated Kohli as expensive for the PSL.
“Virat is quite expensive. PSL can’t afford him,” responded Manu.
Here’s is how fans engrossed over the latest wish from Pakistan fans to see Virat Kohli at the PSL.
Here is how the fans from India left Twittersphere in splits:
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— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
https://twitter.com/manu_naidu/status/969008690819936256
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— Ali (@contact_Ali_) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Glad to know you have many fantasies – virtual toss pot
— Ali (@contact_Ali_) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Keep 20 crores($3 million) ready for him.
— Detective platypus (@Detectiveplaty2) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
https://twitter.com/N1rajKumar/status/968932850753064960
https://twitter.com/sahil_sabharwa/status/969271840181927936
Cricket fans of course would want him ….par wo 25 crore leta hai sal ka …team ka budget balance nhi ho payega as they need 17-18 players not 1..
— Ravi (@rajinder_ravi) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
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