A heartwarming moment involving Virat Kohli has captured attention on social media after a fan broke down in tears upon receiving the Indian batter's autograph at Auckland Airport.

Kohli arrived in Auckland on October 30 ahead of India's upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. His arrival attracted a large crowd of supporters eager to catch a glimpse of the former India captain, take photographs and collect autographs.

Among them was a fan who had reportedly waited for two days in the hope of meeting the cricket star. When Kohli stopped to sign her poster, the emotional moment proved overwhelming. The fan was seen crying with happiness after receiving his autograph, with a video of the interaction subsequently circulating on social media.

The incident once again highlighted Kohli's popularity among cricket supporters, both in India and overseas. Despite the crowd surrounding him, the Indian batter took a moment to acknowledge fans before being escorted by security.

Kohli's arrival is part of India's preparations for the ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on November 4 at Eden Park in Auckland. Rohit Sharma arrived in New Zealand a day earlier, on October 29, as the experienced duo prepares to return to India's ODI setup.

The upcoming series will provide an important opportunity for India to build momentum ahead of future international assignments. Kohli and Rohit remain major attractions for supporters, with their presence generating considerable excitement wherever the team travels.

For the fan in Auckland, however, the visit became much more than a moment of seeing a cricketing hero. Receiving Kohli's autograph turned a long wait into an emotional memory that quickly found its way across social media.