Watch: Virat Kohli touches Mohammed Shami’s mother’s feet in a heartwarming gesture after CT 2025 glory
Published - 10 Mar 2025, 12:55 PM | Updated - 10 Mar 2025, 12:57 PM
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Virat Kohli has yet again won the hearts, but this time, not for his on-field heroics, but for his ‘sanskar.’ Actually, Mohammed Shami introduced Virat Kohli to his mother and family after India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph, the batting icon showed his pure class in Dubai.
The Indian cricket team defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, March 9. The thrilling 252-run chase saw the Men in Blue lift the prestigious trophy with an over to spare against the Black Caps, which sparked grand celebrations across the stadium.
Virat Kohli’s beautiful moment with Mohammed Shami’s mother wins hearts
Amidst the jubilant atmosphere in Dubai, a touching moment stole the spotlight. India’s pace sensation Mohammed Shami introduced Virat Kohli to his mother during the post-match celebrations. Dressed in his white blazer, Kohli walked up to Shami’s mother with a warm smile.
Then, in a beautiful display of respect, Kohli touched her feet to pay her respect, seeking blessings from Shami’s mother at the packed Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The former Indian captain also posed with Mohammed Shami’s family for the picture.
Kohli also interacted with Shami’s mother for a few minutes. The heartwarming moment left fans in awe as the two shared a warm moment together with Kohli flashing a wide smile.
Watch the heartwarming moment here:
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The heartwarming moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Kohli for staying connected to his traditional values and for being so humble and grounded despite being a cricketing superstar.
An X user wrote in the comment box, “Respect and humility! Virat Kohli's gesture of touching Mohammad Shami's mother's feet and spending time with his family showcases his kind and grounded nature.” One user called Kohli a “champion” both on and off the field.
Another one said, “Pure class from King Kohli. A beautiful gesture of respect. Moments like these make cricket more than just a game.” Another comment reads, “A moment of pure respect! Virat Kohli’s humility always shines through.”
Virat Kohli’s impactful performances lead India to CT 2025 glory
Meanwhile, Kohli played a key role in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory, finishing as the team’s second-highest run-scorer and fifth overall in the tournament. He delivered a stunning century against Pakistan in the group stage and later played a crucial knock of 84 during India’s semi-final win over Australia.
He finished the tournament with 218 runs in 5 games, while Shreyas Iyer is India’s leading run-scorer and the second-highest run-getter with 243 runs in the tournament. With this victory, Kohli now has four ICC trophies to his name, including two Champions Trophy titles.
Mohammed Shami shines with the ball in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
On the other hand, Mohammed Shami made a remarkable comeback when India needed him the most. Battling injury concerns and racing against time to secure his spot in the squad, Shami proved his dedication and determination with his brilliant performance in the tournament.
With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out, Shami stepped up as India’s most experienced pacer. He started the tournament with a bang, grabbing five wickets in the opening match against Bangladesh. His momentum continued into the semi-final against Australia, where he took three wickets.
Shami finished the Champions Trophy 2025 as India’s joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Varun Chakravarthy. While Shami scalped nine wickets in 5 games, Varun finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with nine wickets in just 3 games in Dubai.
