A heartwarming moment unfolded at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore ahead of the high-stakes IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The official Gujarat Titans social media handle [insert platform where video was posted] shared a video of star batsman Virat Kohli and young prodigy Shubman Gill greeting each other in the RCB dressing room.

Fans on social media went into overdrive, with many referring to the encounter as the “King” meeting the “Prince.” Kohli, widely regarded as the modern-day king of cricket, shared a warm handshake and a friendly exchange with Gill, who is seen as a rising star with the potential to carry the torch forward.

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The video captured a lighthearted moment where Kohli jokingly remarked on Gill’s early arrival for practice, saying, “Badi jaldi aaya practice pe” (Came very early for practice). This wholesome interaction highlights the camaraderie that exists within the cricketing fraternity despite the competitive nature of the sport.

𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗯𝗥𝗮𝘁 reunion 💙❤️#AavaDe | #GTKarshe | #RCBvGT @ShubmanGill @imVkohli https://t.co/DUja4g8x5t pic.twitter.com/cVU2A0736c

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 3, 2024

Both teams are desperate for a win in this upcoming match, making it a do-or-die situation. Last year, at the same venue, GT knocked RCB out of the tournament. While chasing a target of 198 set by RCB, Gill played a match-winning knock of 104* (52) to guide his team to a comfortable six-wicket victory.

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Interestingly, Kohli had played a lone hand for RCB, scoring an unbeaten 101* (61) in a losing effort. This upcoming encounter promises to be a thrilling spectacle as both teams look to rewrite the script from last season. The camaraderie showcased by Kohli and Gill adds a heartwarming touch to the high-octane rivalry.