Virat Kohli, a sporting icon with an extensive fan base across the globe, has claimed the title of the most searched cricketer in Google’s 25-year history, as revealed by the motor giant’s list of trending topics search.
Some of the best cricketers in the world of sports have been featured on Google since its founding. Players like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar are among those on the list.
However, in Google history, it was Kohli who became the ‘most searched cricketer’.
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- Who didn’t know Virat Kohli?
- Where did the conversation go from there?
- How is Virat doing these days?
Who didn’t know Virat Kohli?
-V (@CricKeeda18) January 10, 2024
Virat Kohli has a significant number of followers on social media. YouTuber Speed posed a series of questions about his popularity to legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldo.
The interaction went as follows: “Do you know Virat Kohli?” -Speed asked. Former World Cup winner Ronaldo responded with a bemused “Who?” To clarify, Speed added: “India’s Virat Kohli.”
Where did the conversation go from there?
Virat Kohli in one of the games (Used for representative purposes only | Image: AP
Ronaldo replied: “No.” Speed shouted, “You don’t know Virat Kohli!” “Who is he? An athlete?” At that moment Ronaldo responded. “He plays cricket,” Speed said. “He’s not very popular here,” commented Ronaldo, one of Brazil’s best soccer players.
“Yes, indeed. He’s the best, really. Just like Babar Azam, he is. Haven’t you seen this guy before?” Speed shows a photo of Ronaldo Virat Kohll. Ronaldo responds with a “yes.”
How is Virat doing these days?
The common consensus was that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma would likely exit the format after the T20 World Cup 2022. However, it is evident that they are very much in the mix as the BCCI selectors picked both of them for India’s final T201 series ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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According to a report published on Cricbuzz, citing reliable sources, Virat Kohli and the BCCI selectors discussed what was expected of him. The correspondence dealt with his function in the most condensed manner possible for India.
According to the prosecution, Ajit Agarkar, the BCCI chief selector, saw him in Cape Town. The report also stated that it is not clear whether any such conversation occurred between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
Virat Kohli has amassed 4008 runs at an average of 52.73 in 115 games. His strikeout rate is 137.96. Virat Kohli created history on Thursday during India’s humiliating defeat to South Africa in the first Test by becoming the first batsman to score 2,000 runs in seven different calendar years.
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