young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi He has been continuously making headlines since his historic selection in India's T20 team. The talented 15-year-old player, who enjoyed a successful IPL 2026 campaign, recently talked about a memorable conversation he had with his childhood idol Virat Kohli after the IPL final.
Suryavanshi emerged as one of the biggest stars of the season and was named the Most Valuable Player of IPL 2026. The left-handed batsman's remarkable performances throughout the tournament earned widespread praise, and his post-final meeting with Kohli quickly became a talking point among fans on social media.
The conversation took place after Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched their second consecutive IPL title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. While Suryavanshi was present to collect his Orange Cap and other individual awards, he also got the opportunity to share a brief but unforgettable moment with the former India captain.
Reflecting on the encounter in a video circulating online, the youngster admitted that it felt surreal meeting Kohli.
Vaibhav told Rajasthan Royals, “To be honest, when Virat bhaiya (brother) put his hand on my shoulder… I used to be an RCB fan earlier. Actually, I was a big fan of Virat Kohli. So when he put his hand on my shoulder and started talking to me, it really felt like a dream. The way he talked, it didn't feel like he was actually Virat Kohli.”
Kishore further revealed that Kohli's words went beyond simple congratulations, with the veteran taking time to guide him about the way forward.
He further added, “He talked to me like an elder brother and told me what I am doing well, what else I can do, what I should focus on, where I should focus my attention and what I should aim for in the future.”
Having established himself as one of the brightest young talents in world cricket, Suryavanshi now faces an even bigger challenge as he prepares to don the Indian jersey.
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