How Pakistani Cricketers Reacted to Virat Kohli’s Stepping Down as India’s Test Captain

Virat Kohli Test Captaincy: Kohli, who is very popular in Pakistan despite the diplomatic tensions between the two nations, had cricketers from the other side of the border hailing him.

Lahore: Virat Kohli shocked one and all with his call to quit Test captaincy on Saturday following the series loss against South Africa a day earlier. While it broke million hearts across the world, fans wished Kohli all the luck as he headed forward. Kohli, who is very popular in Pakistan despite the diplomatic tensions between the two nations, had cricketers from the other side of the border hailing him.

Fast bowler Mohammed Amir was among the first to praise the ex-India captain. “@imVkohli brother for me u are a true leader of upcoming generation in cricket because u are inspiration for young Cricketers. keep rocking on and of the field,” he tweeted.

@imVkohli brother for me u are a true leader of upcoming generation in cricket because u are inspiration for young Cricketers. keep rocking on and of the field. pic.twitter.com/0ayJoaCC3k

— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) January 15, 2022

You are the inspiration for many! https://t.co/0xa9mVAoHv

— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) January 15, 2022

You took the Indian Test cricket to unprecedented heights. Should be proud of how you have led your side. Big fan from Pakistan. ❤

— Humayoun Ahmed Khan (@HumayounAK) January 15, 2022

Rizwan, who was the hero of Pakistan’s ten-wicket win against India, recently revealed he shares a great bond with Kohli, who was leading Team India in the T20 World Cup 2021. He hailed Kohli as the best batter in the world.

“No doubt Virat Kohli is number one in the world,” Rizwan told Paktv.tv.