Watch: 'I gotchu' — Shubman Gill's 'Uncle' moment for Virat Kohli's son Akaay goes viral

Shubman Gill shares a special bond with Virat Kohli and has often spoken about the former India captain as his idol and mentor. Now, Gill has found himself in a hilarious new role involving Kohli’s young son, Akaay. A viral Instagram reel jokingly referred to Gill as Akaay’s “uncle”, leaving cricket fans in splits.

The funny reel features a content creator acting as Akaay’s school teacher. In the clip, the teacher asks Akaay to bring his parents, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, to school as punishment for a small mistake. The creator then adds a playful twist by asking Akaay to bring his “uncle” Shubman Gill along with them.

The Indian cricketer also joined the fun after watching the reel. Tagging Virat Kohli in the comments, the India batter wrote, “I Gotchu.” His short and funny response quickly grabbed attention on social media, with fans reacting with memes and laughter. The reel has added another light-hearted moment to the much-loved bond between Kohli and Gill.

Watch the viral reel here:

Shubman Gill's 'I Gotchu' moment with Virat Kohli's son Akaay goes viral

The joke did not end with the viral reel, as Shubman Gill himself joined the fun in the comments. Tagging Virat Kohli, Gill wrote, “Bhai dw I gotchu”, meaning he had his brother covered. His short and funny reply quickly caught the attention of fans on social media.

Gill’s response made the light-hearted reel even more entertaining for cricket fans. The exchange offered another glimpse of the friendly bond between Gill and Kohli. While the reel was made purely for fun, Gill’s playful comment added another memorable moment for fans to enjoy.

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Gill’s quick wit also left fans amused, with many reacting to his comment with memes and funny replies. Several fans praised the wholesome bond and easygoing equation between the two Indian stars. The interaction once again showed why Gill and Kohli’s off-field moments remain popular among cricket fans.

What happened in the viral video of Gill and baby Akaay

The viral Instagram reel features a content creator pretending to be Akaay’s school teacher. In the fictional video, the teacher asks Akaay to bring his parents, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, to school the next day as punishment for a small mistake.

The creator then adds a funny twist to the situation. While asking Akaay to bring his famous parents, the teacher also tells him to bring his “uncle” Shubman Gill. The unexpected mention of Gill makes the comedy video even more entertaining for cricket fans.

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Gill also appeared to enjoy the joke and joined the fun in the comments section. Tagging Virat Kohli, he wrote, “Bhai dw I gotchu”, meaning, “Brother, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.” His funny response quickly attracted attention from fans.

Fans call Shubman Gill 'Uncle Goals' as reactions pour in online

The playful exchange quickly caught the attention of cricket fans on social media. Shubman Gill’s funny response made the viral reel even more entertaining, with fans sharing jokes, memes and reactions. Many supporters also enjoyed seeing the friendly bond between Gill and Virat Kohli.

The comment section soon became filled with fans praising the easygoing relationship between the two cricketers. Some fans even jokingly called Gill “Uncle Goals” after his response to the reel featuring Kohli’s son, Akaay. The light-hearted moment gave fans another reason to celebrate their camaraderie. Here is how the fans reacted on X:

Gill and Kohli could soon be seen together on the cricket field again. India are scheduled to face the West Indies in a three-match ODI series, with the first match set to be played on September 27. Fans will be hoping to see the two batters share the field once again.