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Virat and Anushka didn't stop and continued moving towards the vehicle. Their security brushed the disabled man aside.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are facing massive flak on social media after a video showed the couple saying no to a selfie request by a specially abled man at the airport.
The clip has triggered debate, with fans talking about the behaviour of the celebrities and basic manners. The video shows the celebrity couple passing through an airport terminal surrounded by security. As they made their way towards their car, a man approached the two for a photograph.
However, Virat and Anushka didn’t stop and continued moving towards the vehicle. Their security brushed the disabled man aside.
Many fans accused the two of being arrogant and insensitive because a physically challenged person had approached them. One of the users reminded Virat of Cristiano Ronaldo’s behaviour with disabled people, while another suggested that one picture wouldn’t have disturbed the cricketer.
Several users questioned Virat Kohli’s humility. Some netizens also criticised the paparazzi for disturbing celebrities.
Meanwhile, Virat was last seen in action in a three-match series against South Africa. The right-handed batter scored two hundreds and a fifty and was named the Player of the Series. Kohli struggled in the previous series against Australia, registering two ducks and a half-century, leading to question marks on his future in the fifty-over format.
However, the legendary batter gave a befitting reply to his critics. He has decided to compete for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to keep his hopes of playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup alive. The BCCI has made it mandatory for the centrally contracted players to play domestic tournaments when they are not part of the national team.
Virat has retired from Test cricket and T20Is and is only active in one format. He will represent India in the three ODI matches against the visiting New Zealand next year.