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In the world of sports, rivalries have always held a special place. But only a few can match the intensity and historical significance of the one shared by India and Pakistan, especially within the realm of cricket. As the two arch-rivals are poised to meet in the ODI World Cup 2023 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium on Saturday (October 14), the excitement has once again reached a fever pitch among cricket enthusiasts across the world.
However, what added an extra layer of fervour to this high-stakes encounter was a heartwarming exchange between Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt and India batting maestro Virat Kohli, where the former showcased his support and wished the Delhi-born ahead of the high-stakes encounter.
The Legacy of Usain Bolt
Widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time, the Bolt sensation has left an indelible mark on the world of athletics. He holds world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and the 4×100 meters relay. Moreover, The Jamaican athlete has an astonishing collection of eight Olympic gold medals to his name, and his name is synonymous with speed as well as excellence.
Usain Bolt’s special message to Virat Kohli
The unexpected exchange between Bolt and Kohli took on X (formerly Twitter) when the sprinter reacted to one of the Indian cricketing maestro’s paid promotion Tweet for Puma with a diving catch picture. In response to Virat’s tweet, Usain Bolt shared a picture of himself during one of his iconic dives and penned a message of support and camaraderie for Kohli by wishing him the best for the India-Pakistan clash.
“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,” wrote Bolt.
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
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Virat Kohli’s heartwarming response
Known for his sportsmanship and charismatic personality, Virat didn’t let Bolt’s message go unnoticed. He replied to Bolt’s tweet with genuine warmth and respect, addressing the legendary sprinter as “Usain paaji.”
Virat’s response was equally cheeky and good-humoured as he wrote, “Usain paaji! Getting ready for tomorrow with a few extra 100m sprints if you’re watching.”
Usain paaji! Getting ready for tomorrow with a few extra 100m sprints if you’re watching 😉 https://t.co/H1KafHjdbi
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 13, 2023
The exchange between these two great athletes struck a chord with sports enthusiasts worldwide. Fans of both cricket and athletics couldn’t help but appreciate the friendly banter and mutual respect shared between Virat and Bolt.
