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Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is well-known for her love of cricket, often spotted cheering for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ananya shares a close friendship with Suhana Khan, daughter of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is a co-owner of the KKR franchise. The two have been seen multiple times in the stands, celebrating KKR’s wins and showing their support for the team. Ananya’s connection to cricket and KKR has made her a familiar face to cricket fans.
Did Ananya Panday call Virat Kohli her celebrity crush?
Recently, Ananya gave an interview to Sports Today, where she was asked a range of questions, including her favorite sportsperson and her celebrity crush. Some media outlets have reported that Ananya referred to Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket legend, as her celebrity crush. Howeve𝔍r, this is a misrepresentation of what was actually said during the interview.
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Fact Check: Ananya’s real response
During the interview, Ananya was indeed asked about her favorite sportsperson, and she responded with Kohli’s name. However, when asked about her celebrity crush, she mentioned Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, not Kohli. The confusion se♛ems to have arisen from the fact that she praised Kohli as her favorite sportsperson, leading some outlets to incorrectly claim he was also her celebrity crush.
So, to clarify: Ananya 🍰did not refer to Kohli as her celebrity crush. She picked him as her favorite sportsperson𒉰, while her celebrity crush remains Ranveer.
Anchor’s Question: “Your favorite sportsperson of all time?”
Ananya’s Answer: “Virat Kohli.”
When asked ab🌟out her celebrity crush, she chose Ranveer, setting the record straight and debunking the false media report✨s.
Kohli gears up for upcoming Test series against Bangladesh
Kohli, hailed as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers, will soon be back in action in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The series is set to kick off on September 19 in Chennai, where Kohli will look to make a significant impact with the bat. Fans are eager to see him co🎶ntinue his exceptional form as India aims to dominate the series and prepare for future challenges in the Test format.
