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Billions of eyes are set for the World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan today. Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, who is a huge Virat Kohli fan, also sent best wishes to the Men in Blue.
Taking to his X, formerly known as Twitter, Bolt expressed his admiration for Kohli’s fielding skills and wrote, “Hey @imVKohli saw your dive the other day. You can be the fastest on the pitch, but I’m faster in the air. Will be watching your next game. Chak de fattey! PUMADive.”
The Olympian sprinter also mentioned that he will be watching the high-voltage match between India and Pakistan.
Virat Kohli was quick to respond to Bolt’s tweet and wrote in reply, “Usain Paaji! Getting ready with a few extra 100m sprints if you’re watching.”
Hey @imVkohli saw your dive the other day. You can be fastest on the pitch, but I’m faster in the air 😉 Will be watching your next game. Chak de fattey! #PUMADive https://t.co/E1aBdJhW3B pic.twitter.com/0W5s6LNn9X
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) October 13, 2023
The friendly banter between the two great sports icons has caught the attention of over 2 million social media users. Netizens also joined the chat session with hilarious replies in the comments section.
“Hope India retains its record and makes it 8-0 against Pakistan under the leadership of Kohli and Rohit,” commented a user.
Another user wrote, “Sure shot century for Kohli today at the Narendra Modi Stadium.”
“Thrashing Pakistan is just another kind of satisfaction,” commented a third user.
The much-awaited ICC World Cup match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to start today at 2 pm.
