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Laura Wolvaardt reminisces old memory of meeting Virat Kohli (@AVI__VK_18,@Virat_KL_SM_18/X.com)Laura Wolvaardt reminisces old memory of meeting Virat Kohli (@AVI__VK_18,@Virat_KL_SM_18/X.com)

During the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, South African captain Laura Wolvaardt experienced a heartwarming moment when she was asked to sign an old photo of herself with her favourite player, Virat Kohli. The picture, taken in January 2020, featured Wolvaardt and Kohli posing together, and it resurfaced in an ICC video titled “A Glimpse into the Past.” 

South Africa Women are marching strong in the 2024 edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup. With four points in three games, the Proteas are placed second in Group B, poised to qualify for the semi-finals.

Laura Wolvaardt is a Virat Kohli fan!

Ahead of their final league fixture against Bangladesh Women, captain Laura Wolvaardt appeared in ICC’s ‘Glimpse into the Past’ themed video, where the host selected old pictures of several players and asked them to sign them. 

For Laura, the host had a throwback picture of her posing with her cricketing idol, Virat Kohli. India’s finest generational talent, Kohli, has a massive global fanbase that includes several former and present cricketers as well with Wolvaardt being one of them. As soon as she saw the picture, she said, ‘My favourite player.’

Wolvaardt, who made her debut for South Africa at a young age, has drawn on Virat Kohli’s approach in her own career. She is known for her elegant and composed style of batting, and much like Kohli, she possesses a strong desire to win and contribute to her team’s success.

Laura Wolvaardt honoured at CSA awards

South Africa Women’s team captain Laura Wolvaardt achieved an extraordinary feat at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards ceremony, being crowned the Women’s Player of the Year. 

Her dominance didn’t stop there, as she also secured several other prestigious awards. Wolvaardt won the Women’s ODI and T20I Player of the Year titles, further cementing her status as one of the top performers in international cricket.