Virat Kohli's young lookalike fan has revealed his experience with the India star after the duo had stormed social media and internet after their interaction.
Ahead of India vs New Zealand's first ODI, Virat Kohli lit up Vadodara with a heartwarming encounter involving a pint-sized doppelgänger. The 37-year-old batting maestro, prepping at BCA Stadium, paused training to sign autographs for excited young fans.
Among them shone a boy mirroring young Kohli's sharp eyes, jawline, and vibe, nicknamed 'Mini Virat' online. Grinning ear-to-ear, Kohli posed for pics and shared laughs, his fist-pump recreated in tandem going viral with millions of views.
Arriving January 7 amid fan mobs, Kohli embraced the chaos before netting sessions. And while an interaction with young fans, Kohli encountered a kid, who looks a lot like his childhood. The internet quickly spotted the resemblance and memes and discussions started full-fledged.
Kohli had a picture with the youngster and was also seen smiling at him. And now, the young boy recently revealed his experience with the India star. Speaking with media, he depicted how he had a memorable time out with several India stars. The kid also revealed that he likes Virat kohli's 'Style and Aura'.
"Maine ekbar unka naam liya. Meri taraf dekha and Hi kaarke bola ki 'thodi der me aata hoon'. Virat Kohli fir Rohit Sharma se bol raha tha ki 'oye udhar dekh mera duplicate baitha hai', Chhota chiku bol raha tha. (I called with his name once and after saying Hi, Kohli told me that he is coming to meet in a moment. Then he turned to Rohit Sharma and said 'look my duplicate his sitting there'. They were calling me Chhota Chiku)," the kid said.
Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma : "oy udhar dekh mera duplicate baitha hai, Chhota chiku. "🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/nJWa60n8Bx
- priya (@MRSURAJ1782) January 13, 2026
Chhota Chiku here refers to a young kid named Chiku, as Virat Kohli's nickname is also Chiku. Not just that, the young kid revealed he had pictures with KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and also made a reel with Arshdeep Singh.
For Virat, the moment outside the field had a lasting impression. And the stalwart also showcased his might with the bat, scoring 93 runs as India won the first ODI comfortably.
