India, March 22 -- A little boy's unwavering determination paid off in the most heartwarming way when cricket icon Virat Kohli noticed him and signed his portrait. The emotional moment, captured in a video, has taken social media by storm, leaving fans in awe of the cricketer's kind gesture.

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The video, shared by Instagram user Abdul Hasib, has amassed over 18 million views within a day. It shows the young fan eagerly holding up his sketch of Kohli, hoping to catch the cricketer's attention. After several attempts, the former India captain finally noticed him, called for the portrait, and signed it before returning it with a smile.

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