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Kohli donates signed bat to Shahid Afridi Foundation

Abdul Ghaffar Published August 1, 2017
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In another gesture of friendship towards Shahid Afridi, the Indian cricket team Captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday sent a bat signed by him for auctioning in a Shahid Afridi Foundation event.

Kohli's bat will be presented for auction in a charity dinner in Newcastle to collect funds to build a hospital in Tharparkar.

"Thank you @imVkohli for your kind gesture in support of @SAFoundationN. Friends & supporters like you ensure #HopeNotOut for everyone," former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi tweeted with a picture of the bat.

"Wishing you and the @SAFoundationN all the luck for the upcoming events," Kohli, who is currently with his side in Sri Lanka, replied.

The Indian team had gifted a signed Virat Kohli shirt to Afridi on his retirement earlier this year. Kohli had also been in the news for gifting his bat to Mohammad Amir upon his return to international cricket.

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Asif A Shah
Aug 01, 2017 08:25pm
Thank you,Mr. Kohli! You are in league with M. S. Dhoni. A nice gesture!
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Capt C M Khan
Aug 01, 2017 08:27pm
Love Kohli...wish we had Such gracious Stars. India has Kohli, Tendulkar and Amitabh. Great Respect for all three.
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Joe
Aug 01, 2017 08:28pm
He is just not called the best batsman in present generation,for nothing. Look at his kind gestures.
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a
Aug 01, 2017 08:40pm
Mr Kholi give some lesson to your board members.
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ga
Aug 01, 2017 08:40pm
Guy used to be a hot head. Now he is a thorough gentleman like Dhoni.
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salman waheed
Aug 01, 2017 08:49pm
Kohli you have respect from all pakistan
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ali
Aug 01, 2017 08:51pm
friendship should conquer. we need friendship between two nations , and two people, two countries, two teams of sports . we welcome this gesture on both sides.
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Harmony-1©
Aug 01, 2017 08:58pm
A wonderful gesture of kindness, no doubt.
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Syed Moinuddin, Canada
Aug 01, 2017 08:58pm
This is a great gesture. If only our leaders could emulate some of these great sportsmen and ordinary people who have time to time shown such great friendship and affection for each other. As far as Mr. Kohli is concerned, he has shown a great character and wide perspective towards relationship.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Aug 01, 2017 08:59pm
For sure, he deserves a Nobel Prize now.
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Javed
Aug 01, 2017 09:03pm
Very human hopefully in our lifetime we see Indians and Pakistanis work and help each other like two brothers. Kholi and dhoni are the best
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rich
Aug 01, 2017 09:09pm
@a Mr Kholi give some lesson to your board members. he does not control the board member we do they cannot do anything which the people of india do not want them to do they would love india to play series with pakistan as it will make lots of money, but if they do they are out and the politician approving the series is out try to understand my friend we mubaikar have not forgoten , and pakistan has not helped
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Waseem sarwar
Aug 01, 2017 09:12pm
That's brilliant from a awesome player and person.
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Najib
Aug 01, 2017 09:12pm
Pakistanis LOVE Kholi - he isnt only the best batsman but such a adorable gentlemen promoting peace between two past brothers i.e. India and Pakistan.
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cinic
Aug 01, 2017 09:16pm
This small gesture is a big stride in normalising relations between India and Pakistan. Gestures like this should come about in big way from celebrities of all categories. Ordinary people of both countries realised this all along and are visiting each other's countries on regular basis, slowdown only recently due to increased hostilities. It is time the influential people like cricketers, filmstars, artists, writers etc come forward with gestures of this kind which will heal the wounds of partition and create the feeling oneness among the great peoples of the two countries divided on historical reasons.
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Nasim Zaidi
Aug 01, 2017 09:16pm
Thank you Virat thats very nice of you ,I pray one day you broke all the existing batting records , I am a big fan of yours Pakistani settled in California always pray for your success . Nasim Zaidi SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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RIZ
Aug 01, 2017 09:30pm
Nice to see off the field friendship between players I hope one day things will be normal and both countries will live like neighbors should.
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Amir
Aug 01, 2017 09:43pm
Kohli is not only the greatest player but also a great human being. He is a great asset to Cricket.
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Skkk
Aug 01, 2017 09:45pm
Lovely Kohli!!! That is above politics and usual nonsense. You are not 'just' a great batsman, but more. and lovely Afridi for this great idea. God bless both!!
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Khurram
Aug 01, 2017 09:48pm
Sets a great example of how friendship in neighbourhood can flourish. Unfortunately politicians in both nations can't perform this simple act.
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VM
Aug 01, 2017 09:50pm
Good gesture
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Pakistani
Aug 01, 2017 09:54pm
These kind of gestures shows the real character of a person. Thank you Virat Kohli for proving to the world that you are a True Gentleman!. Unfortunately, politics have ruined the cricketing relations between the two nations. I hope Pak & Ind will resume the series soon!!
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Ash20
Aug 01, 2017 10:05pm
Good action by Kholi. Hope few Pakistani stars do some goodwill work for Indians too particularly who earn money in India. These gestures helps in creating good atmosphere between people to people. Like Edhi foundation helped an Indian girl earlier.
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SAEED MASOOD
Aug 01, 2017 10:10pm
Very decent and good gesture... that's called sport man ship.
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Sachin Tendulkar
Aug 01, 2017 10:28pm
That's good gesture from Kohil, I wonder Sachin Tendulkar, DS made any Hospital or anything else for poor !
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From Toronto
Aug 01, 2017 10:33pm
Virat Kholi is the best player and human being. I wish him all the success as batsman, captain and future coach for the Indian team. He also has great prospects to be professional commentator. How can person be so great, we are jealous of you now!
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Texan
Aug 01, 2017 11:07pm
Kohli should sign and donate the bat that got him out twice against Amir. That will sell in auction at a higher price. Afridi's charity will benefit.
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Mehboob
Aug 01, 2017 11:07pm
Once again Kohli proved that he is not just a great cricketer but a great sportsman as well. Loves and Respect.
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Good progress
Aug 01, 2017 11:19pm
Great gesture and humble deed much appreciated!
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S Malik
Aug 01, 2017 11:30pm
Thanks dear Kholi for your kind and generous gesture. All the love from Pakistan and best wishes for your success.
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Eye
Aug 01, 2017 11:36pm
Very impressed by this gesture. I wish everyone on either side of border can reciprocate this great act of kindness and friendship.
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oncoman
Aug 01, 2017 11:38pm
Thanks Virat Kohli. Humanity should overcome all other adversities.
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Naeem
Aug 01, 2017 11:39pm
What a class act. Just imagine the prosperity when both nations are at peace
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Farid
Aug 01, 2017 11:45pm
True hero
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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani
Aug 01, 2017 11:47pm
This is a good gesture Mr Kohli, we appreciated your donation that will go long way and used for good cause!
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Abdul Jabbar
Aug 01, 2017 11:55pm
A true champion Kohli. You have always won hearts in Pakistan. You play, lead, gesture and embrace like a champion. Champions have big hearts and you have one of the best. You are loved and respected in Pakistan. You have extended support to Amir, which we will never forget.
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Aijaz
Aug 02, 2017 12:09am
This nice act of Kohli is highly appreciated. Great batsman and nice human being
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SHAHID LATIF
Aug 02, 2017 12:37am
Mr. Kohli: You have proved your heart to be as good as your bat.
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LAFANGA
Aug 02, 2017 01:23am
@rich : Nobody want him to donate his outdated bat.
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Ahsan Gul
Aug 02, 2017 01:26am
Very good act for friendship. Why can't we the people of India and Pakistan live in harmony and peace?
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Shahid
Aug 02, 2017 01:28am
Kohli has time and again proved to be equally a good human and a sportsman. Utmost respect.
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Koshur
Aug 02, 2017 01:32am
@Najib which one passed
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Rahul Singh
Aug 02, 2017 01:45am
Now all pakistan will go blah blah over this.Let him once speak against any one of them and then see the sudden change
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Faisal
Aug 02, 2017 01:49am
Besides being one of the best sportmen out there Kohli also happens to be a great representative of youth and humanity. Huge respect.
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alihMmad
Aug 02, 2017 01:59am
@Joe OMG,,, if I have to read kind and nice gestures once more! what exactly does that mean??
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alihMmad
Aug 02, 2017 01:59am
@Harmony-1© omg! a wonderful gesture now!
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alihMmad
Aug 02, 2017 02:00am
@VM good gesture!
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alihMmad
Aug 02, 2017 02:01am
it's either the same one person posting these gesture comments or this is the best you have after regrouping...but what is it??
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alihMmad
Aug 02, 2017 02:01am
@SAEED MASOOD A very decent and good gesture!! too bad point not taken!
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tochibawa
Aug 02, 2017 02:02am
@Sachin Tendulkar Google it to clear your doubts.
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alihMmad
Aug 02, 2017 02:03am
@Eye "impressive gesture"!
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Sunil
Aug 02, 2017 02:04am
@Sachin Tendulkar Sachin do lots of social activities ... its just he dosen't want to do the publicity ...
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Asad Mahmood
Aug 02, 2017 02:50am
Love u india, our culture our values our language is so much invigorated that these small conflicts will never apart people ... religious hater and politations need to work for our unity and not divisionn
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wasim
Aug 02, 2017 03:38am
tell him to take it back we dont want it,
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AXH
Aug 02, 2017 04:01am
Lots of respect for Kohli and to all those who contribute to good causes.
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DesiDimag
Aug 02, 2017 04:46am
@ga He is still on the field. Young lad, successful, great player...
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DesiDimag
Aug 02, 2017 04:47am
@rich Agree with Rich here.
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DesiDimag
Aug 02, 2017 04:49am
@Sachin Tendulkar You don't judge others.
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MANSOOR
Aug 02, 2017 05:37am
Good luck dear Afridi
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Imran
Aug 02, 2017 06:22am
Great gesture by a Great player.
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Jagan
Aug 02, 2017 06:28am
@LAFANGA off course not you but Afridi appreciates it.
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Pak Patriot
Aug 02, 2017 06:42am
This is simply incredible to see the bonhomie between players of India and Pakistan. All cricket players, past and present of all teams world wide, should appreciate the Noble goal of Shahid Afridi to collect funds to build a hospital in Tharparkar, in the Province of Sind. This hospital will provide medical care to an area of people, who do not have health care presently. Please support Shahid Afridi's goal.
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Dheeraj
Aug 02, 2017 07:01am
On field Kohli is India's Javed Miadaad but off field he is like Rameej Raja.:)
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shafique
Aug 02, 2017 07:21am
Thank you Mr. Kohli. i hope players on both side keep up the good work to bring both nations together and promote peace for millions.
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Wonderful
Aug 02, 2017 07:29am
@LAFANGA the runs scored by his outdated bat might be more than the entire current Pakistan team.
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faisal
Aug 02, 2017 07:33am
Kohlil has a hate free heart if every one thinks like him in India and Pakistan we can be hate free confusion free Nations.
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Desi bhai
Aug 02, 2017 07:46am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad you also deserve the noble peace prize for all your positive postings. Thank you!
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Shahab
Aug 02, 2017 07:55am
Very rare combination, this Virat is, top of his league and yet so humble and caring. People like him prove, again and again, that humanity is above politics and irrational sentiments. Thank you sir, from the bottom of the heart of a proud Pakistani.
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SAAF GO
Aug 02, 2017 08:15am
A commendable gesture ! Unfortunately, narrow-minded people in Pakistan will still not appreciate it.
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A Ahmad S
Aug 02, 2017 09:02am
Respect. A great cricketer, maybe the best batsman the game has seen and a great human being also.
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Musharraf Ali
Aug 02, 2017 09:26am
Thanks Kohli. You are not only the best batsman but a human being of highest caliber. Wish two cricket boards could be that friendly as Kohli & Afridi
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PAMNANI-INDIA
Aug 02, 2017 09:53am
We all Indians loves Pakistanis but political situations force us to avoid Pakistanis. We are brothers and even Pakistanis treat Indians as brothers. But some elements across the border destroys our relationship.
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Desiinpardes
Aug 02, 2017 10:21am
Kohli rocks. He is the best sportsman of India I've ever seen. He should use his status and influence to start bilateral cricket with Pakistan. Pakistanis would love to see India play in Pakistan.
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Ahmed Bilal Sheikh
Aug 02, 2017 10:36am
Thank you Kohli
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Ejaz Ahmad
Aug 02, 2017 10:40am
I am really confused, I love VIRAT because of such HUMAN gestures and hate him because of his InHuman batting against Pakistan.:D Gracias Virat
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Kabir
Aug 02, 2017 02:38pm
Wish all of you good luck for better thinking.
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ALIA
Aug 02, 2017 02:46pm
Respect!
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Mr. Bhatti
Aug 02, 2017 02:53pm
He always plays "Master Stroke"; both on the field and off the field. Undoubtedly the best batsman of the current era.
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Raheel Khan
Aug 03, 2017 01:37am
Thanks! Its a kind gesture from Virat Kohli, its nice to have s gift from Virat.
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pier wasif
Aug 03, 2017 06:08pm
Mr.Kohli, you are a true gentleman we love you. A Pakistani Fan
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????????
Aug 04, 2017 01:21am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad.... just for giving a bat?
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