Fans mocked Sai Sudharsan after meeting CM Vijay

Amid the ongoing England vs India ODI series, young Indian batter Sai Sudharsan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at his residence in Chennai. Sudharsan was accompanied by his mother, and the cricketer later shared pictures from the meeting on social media. He described it as a special moment and also joked about his handshake with the Chief Minister. The reason behind the meeting has not been made public.

Although Sai Sudharsan is not part of India's squad for the ongoing ODI series in England, his meeting with the Tamil Nadu CM quickly became a talking point on social media. The Gujarat Titans opener received plenty of attention after posting photos from the visit, with fans reacting in large numbers.

Many fans shared humorous comments, with one of the most popular remarks being, "Were you worried about the grip?" Others also joined in with funny reactions, turning the meeting into a viral topic online. While the visit appeared to be a friendly courtesy meeting, it sparked plenty of discussion among cricket fans on social media.

Sai Sudharsan's meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay goes viral during the England ODI series

Sai Sudharsan's meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay became a major talking point on social media during the ongoing England vs India ODI series. Sharing pictures from the visit on X, the young batter expressed his happiness and called it a memorable experience.

"Grateful for a moment that will stay with me for a long time; meeting our Honourable Chief Minister was a privilege. And yes, I did overthink the handshake," Sudharsan wrote on X. The pictures showed him presenting a bouquet to CM Vijay before the two sat down for a conversation.

Sudharsan's post quickly went viral, attracting reactions from both cricket fans and Vijay supporters. His funny remark about "overthinking the handshake" amused many users, with several sharing jokes and memes in the comments section.

Who is CM Vijay? And why is the "Grip" comment flooding Sai's Instagram?

C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as 'Thalapathy' Vijay, is the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Before entering politics, he was one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema and won several awards during his acting career. He is also the founder and president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and has been serving as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister since May 2026.

The pictures shared by Sai Sudharsan showed him presenting a bouquet to CM Vijay before the two sat down for a conversation. The bouquet had a visible handle, and the GT batter also joked on X that he had "overthought the handshake." The post quickly grabbed attention and went viral on social media.

Many fans linked the bouquet's handle and Sudharsan's handshake comment to his dismissals in IPL 2026, where he was out hit wicket three times. As a result, social media users flooded his Instagram and X posts with comments such as "Were you worried about the grip?" The jokes were made in reference to those dismissals, turning the meeting into a trending topic among cricket fans.

How fans and cricket Twitter reacted to the Sudharsan-Vijay meeting

Sai Sudharsan's meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay quickly became a trending topic on social media. Cricket fans and Vijay supporters flooded X and Instagram with reactions after the young batter shared pictures from the visit. Here is how the fans reacted:

Many fans focused on Sudharsan's funny comment about "overthinking the handshake." Several users linked it to his hit-wicket dismissals during IPL 2026 and posted jokes such as "Were you worried about the grip?" The comment section was filled with memes and humorous replies.

While many fans enjoyed the light-hearted banter, others congratulated Sudharsan on meeting the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. The post received thousands of likes and comments, making it one of the most talked-about cricket-related social media moments during the ongoing England vs India ODI series.