Watch: Virat Kohli gets red roses from little fans

Dubai: Young fans were thrilled to meet Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli as he arrived in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday ahead of the second One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series against South Africa. The match is set to take place on Wednesday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium.

Kohli was in brilliant form during the series opener, scoring a stunning century that gave India the advantage in the series.

Upon his arrival, Kohli made his way to the team hotel, where a group of young fans warmly greeted him with cheers and smiles. In a heartwarming viral video, children can be seen presenting the cricket legend with red roses, which Kohli accepts with a beaming smile as he walks into the hotel.

The video quickly went viral, sparking a flood of reactions online, with many describing the moment as “adorable.”

“Wow, so cute! I remember in the 2023 World Cup, all the kids surrounded Kohli and completely forgot about Rohit,” one user commented. Another user reflected, “Moments like this show what Virat means to an entire generation. For these kids, meeting him isn’t just about meeting a cricketer; it’s about meeting the hero they grew up idolizing in the streets and school grounds.”

A third user added, “Look at how their faces light up when they see him! It really shows the incredible inspiration he is. King Kohli always gets the warmest welcomes!”