India, April 28 -- A brief, emotional moment involving a young cricket fan has gone viral, casting a spotlight on the distance that sometimes exists between sporting idols and their most devoted followers.

The video shows a child trying repeatedly to approach Virat Kohli for an autograph. Each time, he is stopped by officials before he can get close. Kohli appears unaware of the situation. After a few unsuccessful attempts, the boy walks away, visibly upset. In a moment of frustration, he breaks down in tears and throws his bat. However, Hindustan Times couldn't independetly verify the authenticity of the video.

Kohli was in the national capital on Monday night for an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru...