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Bollywood actress Tripti Dimri, who rose to fame with the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer film Animal, has shared her admiration for a cricketing icon as she named her favourite cricketer.
Tripti Dimri reveals her favourite cricketer
Tripti has become the National Crush and is garnering immense fan following on social media. Her Instagram following has made a stunning jump of nearly 400 percent, from about 600k followers, she has now more than 3 million.
A video clip has gone viral on the internet, where Tripti can be seen throwing light upon her love for cricket.
In her interview to an entertainment portal, she disclosed, “Growing up, I’ve always been enchanted by the magic of cricket. The dedication, skill and passion of the players have always captivated me.”
When asked about favourite cricket, Tripti instantly named talismanic India batter Virat Kohli.
" Virat Kohli is my favourite cricketer"
– Tripti Dimri pic.twitter.com/z9TGDmIgp9
— Akash. (@akashujjwa59571) December 7, 2023
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Reactions of fans on Tripti Dimri’s pick
Tripti’s choice of Virat the former captain of the Indian cricket team and one of the most accomplished batsmen in the world, resonated with many cricket enthusiasts and fans of the actress. Social media platforms buzzed with reactions, with fans expressing excitement and appreciation for her pick.
Animal movie fame and national crush 'Tripti Dimri said, "Virat Kohli is my favourite cricketer".#ViratKohli #TriptiiDimri #AnimalMovie pic.twitter.com/3FyXTzZnIm
— Bharat 🇮🇳 (@ImAshuSingh09) December 8, 2023
This revelation adds another layer to the intersection of Bollywood and cricket, showcasing the widespread appeal of the sport and the mutual admiration between celebrities from different spheres.
Animal movie fame and national crush 'Tripti Dimri said, "Virat Kohli is my favourite cricketer".#TriptiiDimri pic.twitter.com/E7g593KMPC
— Bharat 🇮🇳 (@ImAshuSingh09) December 9, 2023
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As Tripti continues to bask in the success of Animal and her other ventures, her acknowledgment of Virat as her favourite cricketer has sparked conversations among fans of both cinema and cricket, further emphasizing the unique connections that exist between the realms of entertainment and sports.