India, March 7 -- For Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed, facing Virat Kohli was the realization of a lifelong dream. The 26-year-old leg-spinner got his chance to bowl to Kohli in the high-stakes India vs Pakistan clash during the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai. Although Pakistan suffered a six-wicket defeat, for Abrar, the match also held personal significance.

Abrar, who was overlooked in both the 2023 ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup clash in New York, made an impact with a disciplined spell of 1-28 in his ten overs. More importantly, he held Kohli in check with his tight bowling, ensuring the Indian maestro had to work hard for his runs. Abrar also dismissed Shubman Gill in the game.

"My childhood dream of bowling to Kohli has come tr...