Ajun Saud, like many young cricketers in contemporary times, idolises Virat Kohli. The Indian star is one of the finest batters in world cricketer at the moment is one of the frontrunners to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of the highest runs in international cricket and most centuries at the highest level. However, Nepal's Saud is not only inspired by the cricketer that Kohli is but also by how he carries himself off the field.
In an interview when the Nepal wicketkeeper got a chance to share what is it that he would like imbibe from Kohli, he shared one of his off the field attributes in a comment which has gone viral.
"I am a big fan of Virat Kohli, and there's a reason why he is the best in the world. We also see how much he loves his mother and how he takes care of everyone like a family man," Saud told News24 Sports.
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"The way he carries himself off the field, that's what I want to learn from him. His family must have made so many sacrifices for him and I want to learn how he looks after everyone," he adds.
Saud will get to see Kohli from close quarters when Nepal take on India in match number 5 of Asia Cup 2023. Kohli was part of the Test and the ODI squad for India's tour of West Indies but was not picked for the T20I leg of the tour as well as the Ireland T20Is. He will return to action with India's Asia Cup 2023 opener against Pakistan on September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium after which India will take on Nepal on September 4.
In case, the Men in Blue and Pakistan manage to secure a place for themselves in Super Fours once again, they will lock horns on September 10 in Colombo. If the arch-rivals set up a final against each other it will be played at the same venue on September 17.