India's cricket captain Virat Kohli met 87-year-old superfan Charulata Patel after the team's win over Bangladesh at the Edgbaston.
Kohli, after meeting her, took to Twitter and posted a special message calling her "one of the most passionate and dedicated fans" he has ever seen.
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
Rohit Sharma also stepped forward to chat with her before heading to the dressing room after the match.
The 87-year-old has become an overnight social media star after she was spotted cheering for the Men in Blue enthusiastically.
How amazing is this?!
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 2, 2019
India's top-order superstars @imVkohli and @ImRo45 each shared a special moment with one of the India fans at Edgbaston.#CWC19 | #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/3EjpQBdXnX
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