In a lighthearted revelation, rising Pakistani star Agha Salman disclosed that he had texted Indian batting icon Virat Kohli after Kohli’s infamous on-field spat with Gautam Gambhir during IPL 2023.
Speaking candidly in a recent interview, Salman said he sent Kohli a message addressing him respectfully as “Kohli bhai” following the heated incident with Gambhir. He insisted the text contained no negativity – just his admiration for the Indian maestro.
Salman said he let slip about messaging Kohli to his teammate Shadab Khan. And during the Asia Cup 2023, a blithely unaware Shadab dropped the text reference while chatting with Kohli, much to Salman’s amusement.
This set the stage for a viral moment with Salman, Shadab, and Kohli sharing a laugh over the text. The image of their interaction took social media by storm, capturing the camaraderie between players from the rival nations.
Salman grinningly told Kohli he probably missed the original message among the barrage he gets from fans worldwide.
While unplanned, Shadab’s casual text reveal led to a heartwarming episode highlighting the respect between cricketers across the border. Salman’s story offered a refreshing glimpse of friendship beyond fierce on-field competition.
