In a touching moment following the IPL 2026 final, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Rajasthan Royals shared his admiration for Virat Kohli. Sooryavanshi, who previously supported the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), recalled how it felt like a dream when Kohli placed his hand on his shoulder and spoke to him. During their conversation, Kohli provided valuable advice on improving his game, emphasizing what Sooryavanshi was doing well and areas to focus on for future success. Sooryavanshi, who had an impressive IPL season with 776 runs at a strike rate of 237, expressed his joy in receiving Kohli's autograph on a cap he often wore when he didn't have the Orange Cap. Kohli, who scored 675 runs in the tournament, played a pivotal role in leading RCB to back-to-back titles, further solidifying his status as a cricketing icon.