Virat Kohli’s young lookalike opened up about his memorable encounter with the Indian batting icon after their interaction took social media by storm. Ahead of the first ODI between India and New Zealand, Kohli lit up Vadodara with a heartwarming moment involving the little fan who bears a striking resemblance to the former Indian captain.The 37-year-old superstar was preparing at BCA Stadium when he interrupted his training session to wave to fans who were eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of him.
Among the crowd was a young boy whose sharp eyes, jawline and general demeanor reminded many of a young Kohli. Dubbed ‘Mini Virat’ by fans online, the youngster immediately caught Kohli’s attention.With a wide smile, Kohli posed for photos with the boy, shared a few laughs and even recreated his famous fist pump alongside him. Videos and photos of the interaction quickly went viral, racking up millions of views across social media platforms. Kohli had arrived in Vadodara on January 7 amid much fanfare and embraced the chaos before launching into the internet sessions, but this particular moment stood out.The internet was quick to spot the resemblance between the two, sparking a wave of memes and discussions. Kohli himself seemed amused, smiling warmly as he interacted with the youngster and posed for photos.Now, the young fan has opened up about his experience, revealing how he also got to spend time with several Indian players. Speaking to the media, the boy said he admired Virat Kohli’s “style and aura” and described the moment the star first noticed him.(I called with his name once and after saying hello, Kohli told me that he was coming to meet me in a moment. Then he turned to Rohit Sharma and said ‘look at my double from his session.’ There. They called me Chhota Chiku,” the child said.
