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The fan following of the Indian skipper Virat Kohli is not limited to India alone as many budding cricketers across the border in Pakistan to want to emulate the him if former Pakistan Younis Khan is to be believed.

"Virat Kohli is also loved by Pakistanis. Today, many Pakistan players want to play like Kohli and be fit like him and have his body language," Younis said in a talk show. Younis said Kohli will play a big role in India's success at the ongoing ICC cricket World Cup.

"Even in the Asia Cup where he did not play, the stadiums weren't jampacked. He is a big factor for Indian the World Cup," he added.

India will square off against arch-rivals Pakistan at Old Trafford, Manchester on June 16.

Feature image courtesy: AFP Photo/ Rizwan Tabassum

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