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The ODI World Cup 2023 has taken the cricketing world by storm, and the Indian cricket team has emerged as one of the strong contenders, capturing the hearts of millions of fans. The Men in Blue’s recent victory against arch-rivals Pakistan added another feather to their cap, and the nation is buzzing with excitement.
Amidst this fervour, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has added a unique touch by drawing parallels between two Indian players and his iconic film characters ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan.’
Salman Khan’s upcoming film
It’s worth noting that Salman is currently busy promoting his upcoming film, ‘Tiger 3,’ slated for release on November 12, 2023. This action-packed film will be available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, and the Bollywood actor’s interaction with Star Sports has an exciting tint to his promotional campaign.
Salman picks the ‘Dabangg’ of Indian Cricket
During an interview with Star Sports, Salman was asked about his thoughts on Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli. The 57-year-old couldn’t stop himself from showering praises on the India batting maestro and acknowledged his exceptional work ethic and dedication.
“Virat Kohli is physically so fit, mentally very strong. He is so dedicated and he takes his work seriously, I like his work ethic,” said Salman.
When asked to draw a parallel between Virat and one of his iconic film characters, Salman promptly dubbed Virat as the ‘Dabangg’ character of the Indian cricket team.
It is worth mentioning that the comparison drawn by Salman fits perfectly as Chulbul Pandey’s character in ‘Dabangg,’ Virat exudes charisma, confidence, and a comedic touch.
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Salman names the ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ of Indian Cricket
The conversation didn’t end with Virat as former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, who was also present at the occasion, asked Salman to name the character that Indian cricket team’s captain, Rohit Sharma, resonates with. Salman’s response was equally intriguing as he named Rohit the ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan.’
Notably, the character portrayed by Salman in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ was defined by his calm and composed demeanour and his ability to unite people from different backgrounds.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s performance in the ODI World Cup 2023
As far as Rohit and Virat’s performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 is concerned, both have been putting in commendable performances. Rohit even scored a century, while Virat is still in search of his three-figure score.
