Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Virat Kohli Meets Young Fan 'Chhota Cheeku'
Virat Kohli, a famous cricket player, met a young boy named Garvit Uttam during a cricket match.
Garvit looks very much like Kohli did when he was young.
Kohli was so surprised that he called Garvit 'Chhota Cheeku,' which means 'little Cheeku.'
Cheeku is Kohli's nickname.
Kohli talked to Garvit, signed autographs, and even introduced him to other cricket players like Rohit Sharma.
Garvit said he admires Kohli's style and aura.
It was a very special moment for both of them.
Virat Kohli met Garvit Uttam, a young fan who resembles his childhood self, during India's first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara.
Kohli affectionately nicknamed Garvit 'Chhota Cheeku,' a reference to his own nickname 'Cheeku.'
Garvit recalled that a single shout of Kohli's name caught his attention, leading to their interaction.
Kohli introduced Garvit to other players, including Rohit Sharma, K L Rahul, and Arshdeep Singh.
Garvit expressed admiration for Kohli's style and aura, making the meeting memorable for both.
- Who
- Virat Kohli and Garvit Uttam
- What
- Virat Kohli met a young fan who resembles his childhood self
- When
- During India's first ODI against New Zealand
- Where
- Vadodara
- Why
- Garvit Uttam's resemblance to Kohli's childhood photographs
- Virat Kohli's Nickname
- Cheeku
- Young Fan's Name
- Garvit Uttam
- Event Location
- Vadodara
- Event Type
- First ODI against New Zealand
- Nickname Given to Garvit
- Chhota Cheeku
- Other Players Met
- Rohit Sharma, K L Rahul, Arshdeep Singh
