Meeting of two great players and deep shock! Virat Kohli expressed his pain on the death of Gary Sobers

The cricket world today lost a star who changed the game forever. The sports world was shocked to hear the news of the demise of legendary all-rounder Sir Gary Sobers. The most hurt by this news was the modern legend of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli, who has always admired Gary Sobers’ game and his personality, has considered him his idol. Kohli has expressed his feelings by sharing an emotional post on social media and talked about how Sir Gary Sobers’ departure is a personal loss for him.

When the meeting of ‘two lions’ became memorable for Kohli

For Virat Kohli, meeting Sir Gary Sobers was like a dream come true. Kohli has often mentioned in his interviews that meeting when he sat face to face with Sir Gary Sobers. Kohli recalled that that moment was one of the most memorable moments of my life. That meeting of ‘Lions’ from two different generations was not just about sports, but about sharing life experiences and passion for cricket. Virat has also shared a picture of that meeting which is becoming increasingly viral on social media and is making the fans emotional.

Virat’s emotional message: ‘You will always be my idol’

Virat Kohli chose very emotional words while paying his tribute to Sir Gary Sobers. Kohli wrote, “Cricket lost its biggest icon today. For me, you were not just a great cricketer but an inspiration. Your magic on the field and your simplicity off the field will always teach me. Legends like you never die, they always live in our hearts through their legacy.” These words of Virat clearly show how deep an impact Sir Gary Sobers has had on Virat’s career and his thinking.

Wave of mourning in the cricket world, fans became emotional

After the demise of Sir Gary Sobers, not only Virat Kohli, but also Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and current players of West Indies have paid tribute to him. Hashtags like #GarySobers and #RIPLegend are trending on social media, with fans across the world sharing their memories. Gary Sobers’ contribution was not limited to his runs or wickets, rather he taught dignity and class to the game. This emotional style of Virat Kohli shows that an era has come to an end in the world of sports, which is impossible to forget.