Virat Kohli honors promise with selfie after touching fan interaction
New Delhi: On August 12, 2023, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli made a touching promise to a fan at Mumbai airport during his break after the ODI series against the West Indies, a promise he delightfully fulfilled on August 23.
Footage from the encounter shows Virat Kohli hurrying to his car at the airport parking lot. When a fan approached for a selfie, Kohli, though pressed for time, politely declined but promised an alternative, saying: “23 tarikh ko jaa raha hun main, tab de dunga” (I am leaving on the 23rd, will give a selfie then).
True to his promise, on August 23, the fan eagerly awaited Kohli’s arrival at the airport. Upon meeting him, the fan reminded Kohli, “Sir, aaj 23 tarikh hai” (Sir, today is the 23rd). Kohli responded with a smile, “Kahan hai wo banda? Aaj 23 tarikh hai, sabko chahiye” (Where is that guy? Today is the 23rd, and everyone wants a selfie).
The fan received his long-awaited moment as Kohli graciously obliged, saying, “Haan lelo na” (Yes, take it). The 35-year-old cricketer not only honored his promise but also posed for photos with all the fans gathered, demonstrating his humility and deep connection with his supporters.