WATCH: Virat Kohli! Who? Ronaldo says he is not 'very popular'

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jan 11, 2024, 13:35 IST

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Virat Kohli has emerged as a global icon, captivating the hearts of fans across the world with his exceptional batting skills. Known for his remarkable ability to dominate bowlers from all corners of the globe, Virat has become a true inspiration for countless individuals. His sheer batting prowess and unwavering determination have propelled him to unimaginable heights, making him one of the most popular personalities in the world. But on Thursday, social media was shell-shocked after Brazilian football great Ronaldo refused to have heard Virat's name.

WATCH: Virat Kohli! Who? Ronaldo says he is not 'very popular'

Virat Kohli (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has emerged as a global icon, captivating the hearts of fans across the world with his exceptional batting skills. Known for his remarkable ability to dominate bowlers from all corners of the globe, Virat has become a true inspiration for countless individuals.
His sheer batting prowess and unwavering determination have propelled him to unimaginable heights, making him one of the most popular personalities in the world.
But on Thursday, social media was shell-shocked after Brazilian football great Ronaldo refused to have heard Virat's name.

In an interaction with YouTuber Speed, Ronaldo was asked a few questions on Virat.
Here's how the interaction went:
YOUTUBER: Do you know Virat Kohli?
RONALDO: Who?
YOUTUBER: Virat Kohli, from India
RONALDO: No
YOUTUBER: You don't know Virat Kohli?
RONALDO: What is he? A player?
YOUTUBER: He is a cricket player
RONALDO: He is not very popular in here
YOUTUBER: Yeah, yeah. He is the best. He is like Babar Azam. You have never seen this dude? (Youtuber Speed shows Virat Kohli's picture to Ronaldo)

RONALDO: Yeah

Virat is currently the part of a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan and the batting ace will miss the opening encounter, to be played in Mohali on Thursday, due to personal reasons.
Virat will join the squad for the subsequent T20Is in Indore and Bengaluru on January 14 and 17, respectively.

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