WATCH: Ace India batter Virat Kohli meets Pakistani fan in Sri Lanka ahead of India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2023

Ahead of India's campaign opener game against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023, former India skipper Virat Kohli won the hearts of netizens. Before the iconic battle ace India batter met one of his fans from Pakistan in Sri Lanka. In his heartwarming meeting, Kohli showcased his fondness for his fans and expressed his gratitude.

A video of him meeting a Pakistani fan in Sri Lanka goes viral on social media. Fans appreciate the 34-year-old Indian batter for his down-to-earth nature and friendly behaviour. Netizens praise Kohli for not disappointing his fans before the iconic clash. It's worth noting that India will face Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 on September 2 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

Here is the video:

Virat Kohli meets his big fan from Pakistan.

- A kind gesture by the King...!! pic.twitter.com/KQHm9Q2pQI

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 1, 2023

At the end of that game, a fan came all the way from Pakistan to watch the iconic battle. Meanwhile, he got an opportunity to meet his favourite and one of the greatest batsmen of this generation, Virat Kohli, in Kandy. Kohli also didn't disappoint his fans and went on to click photos with him. His heartening gesture not only impressed Pakistani fans but also netizens.

The ex-Pakistan skipper refutes Virat Kohli's yo-yo test score

Despite his amazing batting performances and fitness, Virat Kohli failed to be the top scorer in India's recent Yo-yo test. Kohli completed the test with a score of 17.2, while young batter Shubman Gill top scored with 18.5. However, many were surprised that Kohli didn't complete it as the top scorer, which raised questions about his fitness level.

Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt came up with a theory to explain Kohli's test results. Butt believes that Kohli just didn't want to waste his energy trying to top score the Test, as it was not necessary. "I'll tell you one thing. When a player reaches a certain age and knows what the required limit is, he will simply cross it and be done with it. In the Pakistan team, we were also taking part in these fitness tests", says Salman Butt.

"The youngsters had this craze of pushing the limits. The seniors, no matter how fit they are, just try to cross the benchmark and let it be. They don't try to push further because it also creates unnecessary expectations," Butt said on his official YouTube channel. It's worth noting that India's clash against Pakistan is under threat as rain is expected to play spoilsport on Saturday.