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:
Sameer Rizvi especially removed his cap while shaking hands with kohli. ❤️
pic.twitter.com/1W92yqzwkl— leisha (@katyxkohli17) March 23, 2024
Also READ: CSK vs RCB – Here’s why POTM Mustafizur Rahman didn’t talk at the IPL 2024 presentation ceremony
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.
Also WATCH: David Miller and wife Camilla Harris recreate their wedding moments for Shubman Gill’s GT
