Watch | Virat Kohli Comes Face-to-Face With His Childhood Lookalike; Fans React

Virat Kohli created a buzz off the field after coming face-to-face with his childhood lookalike following a training session in Vadodara. The heartwarming moment unfolded as the Indian batting icon wrapped up practice ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand , with the opening game scheduled to be played at the BCA Stadium.

After the session, Kohli spent time interacting with fans and signing autographs, as he often does. Amid the young crowd, one boy instantly stood out for his uncanny resemblance to a young Kohli. The striking similarity caught everyone’s attention, including Kohli himself, and soon videos and pictures of the moment began circulating on social media.




Fans were quick to react online, with many calling the youngster a “mini Kohli” and comparing his looks to Kohli’s childhood photographs. The clip left netizens stunned and added a feel-good moment to India’s ODI preparations, showcasing Kohli’s popularity and his special bond with fans across generations.



Kohli Enjoying A Purple Patch


On the cricketing front, Virat Kohli has been in outstanding form since returning to international cricket after retiring from Test cricket. His comeback initially had a shaky start in Australia, where he registered two back-to-back ducks. However, once he found his rhythm, Kohli looked unstoppable.

He went on to score a crucial match-winning half-century in Australia, followed by two magnificent centuries against South Africa. The run of form continued in domestic cricket as well, where Kohli represented Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and struck a century, further underlining his hunger for runs.

With consistent performances across conditions and formats, Kohli enters the New Zealand ODI series full of confidence and momentum. Fans and experts alike will be expecting him to make an immediate impact in the series.

Historic Milestone On The Cards

The upcoming ODI series could also see Kohli achieve a major career milestone. The veteran batter is just 25 runs away from becoming the fastest player to score 28,000 runs in international cricket. Once achieved, Kohli will become only the third batter in the history of the game to cross the landmark, after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

Sachin Tendulkar, who currently holds the record, reached 28,000 international runs after batting in 644 innings and eventually finished his legendary career with 34,357 runs in 782 innings. Kohli, on the other hand, has already amassed 27,975 runs in just 623 innings, putting him in a strong position to rewrite record books.

The three ODIs against New Zealand will be played on January 11 in Vadodara, January 14 in Rajkot, and January 18 in Indore. As Kohli gears up for the series, fans will be watching closely not just for his on-field brilliance, but also for moments that remind everyone why he remains one of the most admired cricketers of his generation.