There is so much beauty within the world of cricket, not just on the field too; there’s a transcending unison and also a sense of belonging – it’s like you’re a part of something truly magnificent. Sweet, tender moments on and off the pitch live on, and a beautiful little interaction in last night’s match between Bangladesh and India has captured the internet.
India beat Bangladesh by 28 runs in a tantalizing match that had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Virat Kohli led his team soaring into the World Cup semi-finals and celebrated their win with a very special fan.
As the players retired from the field, Virat Kohli along with Rohit Sharma went straight to meet 87-year-old Charulata Patel, an Indian cricket fan who had already garnered virality online for her zesty support of the team from the stands.
A special moment for 87-year-old India fan Charulatha Patel with #ViratKohli ❤️#BANvIND | #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/QNlJg0OXlN
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) July 2, 2019
Virat later tweeted about his meeting with Charulata, saying that “age is just a number” and that “passion takes you leaps & bounds.”
Also would like to thank all our fans for all the love & support & especially Charulata Patel ji. She's 87 and probably one of the most passionate & dedicated fans I've ever seen. Age is just a number, passion takes you leaps & bounds. With her blessings, on to the next one. 🙏🏼😇 pic.twitter.com/XHII8zw1F2
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 2, 2019
Twitter did it’s thing and poured out admiration and love for the touching meeting.
Her blessings ❤️
India is winning this world cup! #India #ViratKohli #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/5nYGMj7P8M
— Ramesh Rapolu (@InsideRam1) July 2, 2019
What a gesture by #ViratKohli . True passion connects and moves people 🙂 https://t.co/ACMxam6X3a
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) July 3, 2019
This is what make our players different. #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/KVJrEi32id
— Pardeep Parihar (@PardeepParihar) July 3, 2019
Former England captain Michael Vaughan even called Charulata’s support for the Indian cricket team as “the picture of the World Cup.”
Love this … No idea how old this lady is but it’s the picture of the World Cup for me … #CWC19 https://t.co/EK6Vo2sT2p
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 2, 2019
Best pic on internet 😊😊😍😍#ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/YfGkB64pth
— A💔💔 (@Ananya888) July 3, 2019
May her blessings help u do well in future 🙂 @imVkohli #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/qtqo9QOC5B
— King kohli⚔️ (@Kingkalyann) July 2, 2019
Pic of the day..😍#ViratKohli #RohitSharma #INDvsBAN #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/8fShzbs532
— V I P E R™ (@TheViper_OffI) July 2, 2019
Today's best pic on social media 😍😍😻♥️♥️ #INDvBAN #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/x9Z31TvzxC
— Bigil🥳 ᴺᴷ (@chumatwitz) July 2, 2019
This video is "PURE LOVE"❣#INDvBAN #IndiavBangladesh #ViratKohli #hitman pic.twitter.com/cEB0er3l7H
— بازلہ🌼 (@imbazilah_) July 2, 2019
It’s moments like these that make everything count.