
'Thank you, Virat Bhaiya': Virat Kohli heartwarming gesture to little boy goes viral ahead of RCB vs KKR IPL match
Virat Kohli noticed him and signed his portrait. The moment, captured on video, has gone viral, drawing admiration from fans online. The video, shared by Instagram user Abdul Hasib, has garnered over 18 million views in a day. It shows the boy holding up his sketch of Kohli, hoping to catch the cricketer’s attention. After multiple attempts, Kohli noticed him, called for the portrait, signed it, and returned it with a smile. The boy’s joyful reaction made the moment even more special.
Fans react to Kohli’s gesture
Social media was filled with reactions praising Kohli’s kindness. One user commented, “This is why Kohli is the GOAT. He never ignores his fans!” Another wrote, “Imagine being this kid! This moment will stay with him forever.” A third user said, “Kohli’s humility makes him stand out. He always values his supporters.”
Many others expressed similar sentiments. One remark read, “The boy’s smile says it all. Pure happiness!” Another user pointed out, “Kohli might be fierce on the field, but off the pitch, he’s a gem.”
A fan added, “RCB fans are lucky to have a player who truly cares about the people who support him.”
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The video appears to have been filmed outside Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad were training ahead of their IPL 2025 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
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