India, March 2 -- Pakistan spin bowler Abrar Ahmed on Saturday poured his heart out in an emotional social media post for Virat Kohli, calling the India star his "childhood hero." The post came days after the two faced each other in the Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan in Dubai.

Taking to Instagram, Abrar was in awe of Kohli's humility as he called him a 'true inspiration.' The caption read: "Bowling to my childhood hero Virat Kohli. Grateful for his appreciation-his greatness as a cricketer is only matched by his humility as a person. A true inspiration on and off the field!"

The post also comprised their viral moment from the Champions Trophy match on February 23. Abrar had found himself amid criticism after his send-...