Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj finally met the police officer whose uncanny resemblance to him became one of the biggest viral moments of IPL 2026. The hilarious crossover between cricket and politics first caught fans’ attention during the oath-taking ceremony of C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai.
During the ceremony, cameras briefly captured a security officer standing near the stage, and social media users were quick to point out how closely he resembled the young CSK fast bowler. Within minutes, memes and edited posts flooded platforms, with several fans initially believing Kamboj himself had somehow appeared at the political event.
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The viral moment gained even more traction after Ravichandran Ashwin joined the online fun. The veteran spinner jokingly told Kamboj to “get a cab and get to Chepauk ASAP” ahead of Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants. CSK’s social media team also played along, humorously assuring fans that the real Kamboj was still with the squad.
Anshul meeting Anshul 😉#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/WWSxHDiGyY
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 13, 2026
Duty always comes first, but on a must win match day #CSKVLSG, it’s a bit too much.
It’s a day game, get a cab & get to Chepauk ASAP Anshul Kamboj.
Big Game. pic.twitter.com/CautY5PQRu
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) May 10, 2026
Days after the internet frenzy, the Chennai Super Kings arranged a light-hearted meeting between Kamboj and his viral lookalike. The interaction instantly became a hit online, with fans calling it one of the funniest and most wholesome moments of the IPL season.
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What began as a random television visual from a political ceremony eventually turned into a full-fledged social media sensation, further highlighting the massive crossover appeal of cricket and pop culture in India.
