Virat Kohli, the renowned cricketer who previously played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, welcomed a baby boy just before the Indian Premier League 2024. He opted to skip the entire Test series against England to be by his wife Anushka Sharma's side for the birth of their child. Norwegian DJ and music producer Alan Walker, present at the Bengaluru event for the RCB unboxing, extended his heartfelt wishes to Kohli on the occasion of becoming a father. The video capturing his message has quickly gained viral traction.


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Coming to meeting Kohli, Shreyanka Patil was the cynosure of all eyes on Sunday having played a massive role in RCB's WPL triumph but Tuesday night gave 'Purple Cap' winner Shreyanka Patil a chance to enjoy a rare 'Fan Girl' moment with none other than Virat Kohli. (IPL 2024: With Likes Of Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran In Batting Lineup, What Role Will KL Rahul Play? SWOT Analysis Of LSG)


The 21-year-old off-spinner, who had been a revelation in both eliminator and final with her match-winning performances at the death, couldn't stop gushing on social media when she realised that her childhood idol actually knew her name.


"Started watching cricket cos of him. Grew up dreaming to be like him. And last night, had the moment of my life," she wrote on 'X', posting her picture alongside Kohli from the RCB 'Unbox' event. (IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja's 'Will Never Forget This Hug From Thala' Video For MS Dhoni Goes Viral; Watch)


"Virat said, 'Hi Shreyanka, well bowled.' He actually knows my name," the surreal feeling was yet to sink and it was understandable from her post. Shreyanka was picked up by RCB during inaugural WPL auctions last year at base price of Rs 10 lakh and she finished with six wickets in seven matches, the most for her team. (RCB Unbox 2024 Event Highlights Updates: New Logo, New Name, New Jersey)


In September, the 21-year-old offie played in the CPL for Guyana Amazon Warriors, where she finished with the most wickets (9) in the tournament. The performances were noticed by the Indian selectors, who called her up for the home T20 series against England in December last year and she made her national team debut on December 6.


Since then there has been no looking back for the youngsters, who battled many a injuries, to stake her claim in the national team with her performances. Shreyanka has so far represented India in two ODIs and six T20Is, picking up four and and eight wickets respectively. (With PTI inputs)