Cricket stadiums are full of surprises but every now and then, something truly special happens even before the first ball is bowled. Ahead of the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara, Virat Kohli shared a moment that had nothing to do with runs or records, yet instantly became one of the highlights of the day.
As Virat Kohli warmed up before the match, his attention was caught by a young fan in the stands who looked strikingly similar to him. The resemblance was so uncanny that Virat Kohli couldn’t help but smile. A brief exchange followed and videos of the interaction quickly spread across social media, delighting fans everywhere.
Later, the young fan spoke about the moment, sharing that he called out to Virat Kohli who noticed him, smiled and signalled that he would come over shortly. Virat Kohli then jokingly pointed him out to Rohit Sharma, calling him his “duplicate” and playfully giving him a nickname (Chota Chiku). The light-hearted exchange earned Virat Kohli even more love online, with fans dubbing the moment the rise of “Chhota Chiku”.
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Virat Kohli then went on to do what he does the best. He played a brilliant knock of 93, guiding India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand. While his innings was crucial to the victory, it was the warm interaction with the fan that truly stole hearts.
Virat Kohli’s day didn’t end there. After the match, instead of heading straight in, he took time to acknowledge the BCA ground staff. He patiently posed for photos, smiled and chatted with them, offering a quiet but meaningful gesture of appreciation for those who work behind the scenes.
This isn’t new for Kohli. Over the years, he has consistently shown respect and kindness to support staff across venues, from Arun Jaitley Stadium during Ranji Trophy matches to Jaipur in the IPL 2024, Kolkata during the 2023 World Cup and Kanpur in 2024.
Moments like these remind fans why Virat Kohli’s impact goes far beyond the scoreboard.
