Kohli Mania in Pakistan: Viral Video Shows Massive Fan Following

A recent video showcasing Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s immense popularity in Pakistan has gone viral on social media. The footage, captured during the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy at Karachi Stadium, highlights the deep admiration for Kohli among Pakistani youth.

The Pakistan Cricket Board organized the event, which saw a large turnout of young cricket enthusiasts. During the event, a media representative interacted with attendees, asking whether they had come in support of Babar Azam or Virat Kohli. A significant number of attendees enthusiastically responded with Kohli’s name, while some expressed their support for Babar.

One young fan introduced himself as Karan and shared that his friends often call him "Kohli." Declaring himself a die-hard Kohli supporter, he passionately chanted “Virat Kohli Zindabad,” prompting the surrounding crowd to join in with cheers for Kohli and his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

The Champions Trophy is set to begin in Pakistan in the coming days, with matches scheduled to take place in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.