WATCH: Virat Kohli makes young fans’ day with handshake during Cuttack ODI; video goes viral

Virat Kohli (Photo Source- Sports 18)

Star India batting stalwart and former captain Virat Kohli is known for his kind gestures both on and off the field. In the latest act, he is winning hearts with a kind gesture towards young kids. Notably, the Men in Blue are clashing against England in the second ODI of the series, at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack.

The heart-melting moment took place during the match when some young kids wanted to shake hands with the star cricketer. At that moment, Kohli was stationed near the boundary ropes. He duly acknowledged the intention of the small kids and made their day by eagerly shaking hands with them.

This kind gesture of Virat Kohli made the young fans were seemingly ecstatic about the moment and were in awe of the Delhi-based player. The adorable moment was captured on camera which quickly went viral over social media and has been praised by Indian cricket fans thoroughly.

Check out the viral Virat Kohli-kids handshake moment here:

Video of the day! 🥹❤️

Virat Kohli shakes hands with two kids at boundary, and their reaction says it all! A moment they’ll cherish forever. 💙https://t.co/RI1IG0Wi2p

— ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) February 9, 2025

England set 305-run target for India, Kohli included in playing XI

Meanwhile, speaking of the second ODI being played between India and England, captain Jos Buttler earlier in the day, won the toss and decided to bat first. His decision was well justified by the opening batters as they gave a solid start to the visitors. However, after the first wicket fell in the 11th over in the form of Phil Salt, an ominous-looking Ben Duckett too soon followed him but not before striking a sensational 69-run knock.

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However, in the middle phases of the game, Team India clawed back into the game by taking wickets at regular intervals. As a result, England got bowled out for 304. As far as India are concerned, they made two changes to their playing XI. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made way for Virat Kohli. For the unversed, Kohli did not play the first ODI in Nagpur, due to a knee injury.

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