Watch: Virat Kohli catches up with 2008 U19 World Cup teammate and his daughter ahead of RCB's IPL 2026 Final — Heartwarming moment goes viral
Virat Kohli’s heartwarming meeting with his former 2008 U19 World Cup teammate Taruwar Kohli and his daughter ahead of the IPL 2026 final has gone viral on social media.
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Virat Kohli once again won hearts off the field after meeting his former India U19 teammate Taruwar Kohli and his daughter ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 final. The heartwarming moment happened near the RCB team bus and quickly became viral on social media.
Taruwar Kohli, who was part of India’s 2008 U19 World Cup-winning team under Virat Kohli’s captaincy, shared a video of the meeting on Instagram. In the clip, Virat came out of the team bus specially to meet Taruwar and his daughter. During the interaction, Kohli smiled and asked the little girl, “Papa is also Kohli?” before posing for a photo with them.
Taruwar later shared an emotional message for Virat and praised him for staying humble despite becoming one of the biggest cricketers in the world. He wrote, “10 years. Different journeys. Same brotherhood. Fame changes people. It didn't change Virat.” The video quickly received love from cricket fans online.
Years Later, Same Bond — Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Reunion With 2008 U19 World Cup Teammate Before the Biggest Night of IPL 2026
Virat Kohli and Taruwar Kohli were teammates during India’s successful 2008 U19 World Cup campaign. While Virat went on to become one of the biggest stars in world cricket, Taruwar played domestic cricket for Punjab and Mizoram and also played for Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings in the IPL before retiring in 2024.
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Even after achieving massive success, Virat’s warm interaction with his former teammate showed the strong bond they still share. Taruwar also wrote, “The world knows your records. I know your heart. Stay blessed, brother,” while sharing the viral video on Instagram. Fans praised Virat for staying grounded and respectful despite his superstar status.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached their second straight IPL final after crushing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala. RCB captain Rajat Patidar played a stunning unbeaten knock of 93 runs off just 33 balls to help the defending champions post 254/5.
Virat Kohli has also played a huge role in RCB’s successful IPL 2026 campaign. The star batter has scored 600 runs in 15 matches this season and continued his strong form with 43 runs in the Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans.
RCB will now play the IPL 2026 final on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. If Bengaluru wins the title again, Virat Kohli will lift the IPL trophy for the second year in a row after finally winning his first title with RCB in 2025.
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