Afghan social media influencer Wazhma Ayoubi wears 'Virat Kohli' autographed jersey to support India ahead of Asia Cup Final

In the world of social media, Wazhma Ayoubi has emerged as a prominent figure, her fame attributed to an unwavering passion for the sport of cricket. Originating from the cricket-loving nation of Afghanistan but now calling Dubai her home. Wazhma remains an ardent supporter of not just one, but two beloved teams. Her primary allegiance naturally gravitates towards her Afghan roots, but she also reserves a special place in her heart for Team India.

In a Twitter post, Wazhma revealed a photograph of herself donning none other than a Team India jersey, but with an intriguing twist that left fans in awe. The jersey she proudly sported had once graced the broad shoulders of Indian cricketing maestro, Virat Kohli, during the 2022 Asia Cup clash against Afghanistan. 

This particular match etched its indelible place in cricketing history as Kohli achieved a monumental milestone, notching his maiden T20I century, thereby breaking the three-year drought for international centuries. However, In an astonishing stroke of incredible fortune, Wazhma found herself as the fortunate recipient of this priceless jersey, a gift from the virtuoso himself, the run-machine. Without delay, she took to social media, sharing captivating images of herself adorned in this cricketing memorabilia, complete with the signature of the man himself.

“The jersey I am wearing to support my favorite team is the one worn by king Virat Kohli himself in the #AsiaCup22, at the #INDvAFG match. It is also signed by him. I will change it when I get a new one signed by the GOAT himself. #AsiaCup23 #INDvSL #AsiaCup23Final,” Wazhma wrote on her 'X' handle.

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Great occasion for Wazhma to don the 'Blue Color'

India's journey through the 2023 Asia Cup Super 4 stage, marked by an impressive victory over their arch-rivals Pakistan and another triumph against the hosts, Sri Lanka, has paved their way to the grand finale. It was on the cusp of the India versus Bangladesh showdown in Colombo, when Wazhma Ayoubi dropped a surprising post that set the cricketing world abuzz.

Notably, the 28-year-old also went viral when she turned up for an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata where she seemed quite impressed with the batting heroics of the young batting sensation, Rinku Singh.