Virat Kohli Celebrated by Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed After Champions Trophy Clash

Abrar Ahmed praised Kohli's humility and sportsmanship following India's victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed called Virat Kohli his 'childhood hero' in a heartfelt social media post after their Champions Trophy encounter on February 23.
Ahmed shared a viral moment where Kohli shook his hand and appreciated his performance, highlighting the Indian star's humility and sportsmanship.
Despite criticism for an aggressive send-off to Shubman Gill, Ahmed defended his celebration as a cultural norm, while former cricketer Wasim Akram disapproved of the gesture.
India defeated Pakistan in the match, with Kohli scoring an unbeaten 100, marking his 51st ODI century and becoming the fastest to reach 14,000 ODI runs.
Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI match against New Zealand, making him the seventh Indian cricketer to achieve this milestone.