Virat Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon, created a viral moment during a recent training session when he encountered a young fan who bore a striking resemblance to him. The interaction, which quickly spread across social media, showed Kohli pausing his routine to acknowledge the boy, affectionately nicknamed 'Mini Virat' by fans.
The heartwarming moment was made even more memorable when the young fan revealed that Kohli playfully pointed him out to teammate Rohit Sharma. According to the youngster, Kohli joked, "Waha pe dekh mera duplicate baitha hai (Look over there, my duplicate is sitting)." This lighthearted exchange underscores Kohli's engaging personality off the field and his willingness to connect with fans, further cementing his status as a beloved figure in Indian cricket.
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“Waha pe dekh mera duplicate baitha hai (Look over there, my duplicate is sitting), was what Virat said to Rohit Sharma as per the fan.”
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The veteran, after retiring from the other forms, continues to dictate 50-over cricket. Kohli’s return to the No. 1 spot comes on the back of a consistent run in the 50-over format, where he has continued to anchor India’s batting with trademark control and composure.
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"It looks like nothing is going on in his mind. You asked me what he has changed-he hasn't changed anything; he is just not thinking about anything. He made a decision that he just wants to enjoy his cricket. It seems like he is playing with the attitude of batting in his childhood, combined with the experience of so many years,"

“Waha pe dekh mera duplicate baitha hai (Look over there, my duplicate is sitting), was what Virat said to Rohit Sharma as per the fan.”