Goa, June 1 -- One of the most memorable moments after the IPL 2026 final had nothing to do with the trophy presentation. Instead, it involved a touching interaction between Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Moments after RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium to secure a second consecutive IPL title, the 15-year-old approached Kohli with folded hands in a respectful namaskar. The former India captain responded with a warm hug before the two shared a brief conversation.

Videos of the exchange quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising the mutual respect between one of Indian cricket's biggest icons and its newest sensation. Kohli was see...