Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture: A lifelong gift for a young fan

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): India's legendary batsman Virat Kohli rules the hearts of millions not only with his game but also with his demeanor. Just before departing for the Australia tour, he did something at the Delhi airport, a video of which is rapidly going viral on social media, and fans are praising him profusely.

On Wednesday, the first batch of the Indian ODI team, led by Shubman Gill, departed for Australia. Team India is scheduled to play a three-match ODI series there, starting October 19th. As the team bus was leaving at Delhi airport, 36-year-old Virat Kohli, sitting on the bus, noticed a young fan in the crowd, wearing a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) jersey and holding a poster of "Kohli."

Kohli immediately signaled to a security guard outside the bus and asked the child to bring him the poster. He autographed the poster and returned it to the child. The child was overjoyed to receive this precious gift from his hero. He then stood in front of the bus and posed for a photo.

This adorable video went viral as soon as it appeared on social media. Fans are praising Kohli's humble nature. One user commented, "Despite all his records, fame, and heights, Kohli never forgets the people who made him who he is. This is what separates a legend from a star." Another user wrote, "He's not called 'King Kohli' for nothing. It shows how much he respects his fans."

It's worth noting that Virat Kohli will be seen in an Indian team jersey after nearly seven months. He last played in the Champions Trophy 2025 in March. Kohli, who has retired from Test and T20 international cricket, settled in England with his wife Anushka Sharma and children after the IPL 2025. He returned to India on Tuesday after nearly four months and has also passed the BCCI's mandatory fitness test ahead of the Australia tour.