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[Saba Sports News] Virat Kohli, a renowned Indian cricketer and former captain, is globally recognized as one of the most followed athletes, ranking third on Instagram with over 265 million followers, trailing only behind football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. His cricketing prowess has elevated his social media stature above other sports icons like Lebron James, Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and David Beckham.
This widespread fame was evident when Brazilian football great Ronaldo Nazario instantly recognized Kohli upon seeing his photo, presented by American YouTuber IShowSpeed. Initially uncertain, Ronaldo quickly acknowledged Kohli after viewing his picture, leading to an ecstatic reaction from IShowSpeed, an ardent fan of the Indian cricketer.
Ronaldo Nazario boasts an impressive football legacy, being Brazil’s third-highest goal scorer with 62 goals in 98 matches. His career highlights include winning the FIFA World Cup at just 17 years old in 1994, earning Player of the Tournament in 1998, and securing the Golden Boot as top scorer in the 2002 World Cup. Additionally, he has two Copa America titles from 1997 and 1999.
Regarding Kohli’s cricket schedule, he is set to return to T20Is after a 14-month break in the upcoming India vs Afghanistan series, starting January 11 in Mohali. However, Kohli will miss the first match due to personal reasons and join the team for the remaining two T20Is.