India, April 21 -- It's safe to say that no cricketer has achieved the global stardom like Virat Kohli. Yes, there might have been better players than him before, and there might be better coming up down the road as well, but what Kohli has achieved for the sport in helping it gain global recognition is undeniable. The likes of David Beckham, Harry Kane, and Novak Djokovic have spoken about how they truly admire Kohli, serving as a testament to the former India captain's popularity. Three years ago, even Joe Rogan was shocked to learn that Kohli had more Instagram followers than LeBron James.

Amid the ever-growing fanfare around Kohli, the 24-time Grand Slam winner opened up on his bond with the legendary batter, saying he started follow...