New Delhi

Amid celebrations following India lifting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai on Snday evening, theinteraction between Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami’s mother at the Dubai stadium is winning hearts and making people reiterate the power of inclusive India.

Kohli was walking with Shami in the ground when latter’s mother came from the opposite side.A smiling Kohli bowed and touched the feet of Shami’s mother. She blessed and hugged him. Touching the feet of elderly is a mark of respect and seeking the blessings of the elderly in India.

The video clip hasgone viral on X and is being liked and shared like anything:

Here is the clip👇 pic.twitter.com/bfba4hGUQE

— Divya 🦋 (@Hiraeth85) March 9, 2025

It was after India was awarded the Trophy and the continued celebrations that this scene was witnessed and captured on camera.

The clip of this scene has gone viral making people post heartening comments.

Kohli’s heartfelt gesture and the nation’s support for Shami show the true spirit of sports beyond all differences. ❤️🔥

— Pritesh (@priteshnpatel02) March 9, 2025

Shami's mother blessed Kohli. Kohli also clicked pictures with Shami’s family.It may be recalled that Mohammed Shami was heavily trolled for drinking energy drink during Match.

Netizens called the interaction between Kohli and Shami's mother as real secularism:

Virat Kohli touched Mohammed Shami's mother's feet & sought her blessings.

Kohli's gestures won the hearts.

Shami's mother blessed kohli.

THIS IS SECULARISM 🔥🔥🔥🔥

— Vikas Gupta (@Unapolo35462262) March 9, 2025

One Maulana Shahabuddin even called him criiminal. However, the entire nation across religions came out in support of Shami.