Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli congratulated England football captain Harry Kane after he won the prestigious Ballon d’Or on Monday, praising his hard work, honesty and determination throughout his football career. Kohli took to social media to share a heartfelt message for his friend, expressing happiness over the striker’s achievement and wishing him and his family the very best. In his message, Kohli highlighted the dedication Kane has shown while competing at the highest level of football.
“Harry my friend, you deserve every bit of this award for how you’ve carried yourself through all these years playing football at the top. Really happy for you. God bless you and your family. They must all be very proud of you as you would be of your own journey. My best wishes always. Congratulations @HKane,” Kohli wrote.
Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph marks a major milestone in his career, placing him among the sport’s most celebrated individual award winners. Kohli’s message also highlighted the mutual respect between sporting greats from different disciplines, with the Indian batter recognising the effort and perseverance required to succeed at the highest level. The congratulatory post quickly drew attention from fans of both cricket and football, celebrating Kane’s achievement and Kohli’s warm words for his friend