• CSK youngster Sameer Rizvi made heartfelt gesture towards Virat Kohli after IPL 2024 clash against RCB.

  • CSK won the IPL 2024 opener by 6 wickets.

WATCH: CSK youngster Sameer Rizvi makes heartfelt gesture towards ‘forever legend’ Virat Kohli
Fan boy moment for Sameer Rizvi | IPLT20

The opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 witnessed a heartwarming moment that transcended team rivalry. Sameer Rizvi, a young batter making his debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), displayed immense respect towards Indian batting legend Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their encounter on Friday night at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Sameer Rizvi’s viral act of respect

Despite the competitive nature of the match, a spirit of camaraderie prevailed after CSK emerged victorious over RCB by a convincing six-wicket margin. Players from both teams interacted with each other, showcasing a sense of respect and sportsmanship.

However, one particular interaction stole the spotlight. Rizvi, the CSK debutant, displayed a heartwarming gesture towards Kohli during the post-match handshakes. As a sign of respect for the veteran batter, Rizvi removed his CSK cap before shaking hands with Kohli. This act of humility and admiration from the young player has gone viral on social media, garnering praise from fans across the cricketing world.

Here’s the video:

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Fanboy moment shared on Instagram

Rizvi’s admiration for Kohli didn’t stop there. He took to his official Instagram account to share a photo with the RCB star, taken inside the dressing room after the match. Both players are seen in their respective team jerseys, with Rizvi captioning the post “Forever legend” along with yellow and red heart emojis, signifying his support for CSK and his respect for Kohli.

Rizvi’s signing by CSK

CSK secured Rizvi’s services for a hefty amount of INR 8.40 crore at the 2024 IPL auction, demonstrating their faith in his talent. This debut gesture suggests Rizvi not only possesses cricketing skills, but also embodies the spirit of sportsmanship that is a hallmark of the game.

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