Cricketer Nitish Reddy shares how Anushka Sharma made his fanboy moment with Virat Kohli special: ‘She came up to me and…’ |

At just 21, Nitish Kumar Reddy has already made history as the youngest cricketer in IPL 2025. The Andhra Pradesh all-rounder is making waves with his stellar performances, but a special fanboy moment from his teenage years still stands out. Reddy recently shared how Bollywood star Anushka Sharma unexpectedly helped him fulfill his dream of getting a picture with Virat Kohli—without him even asking for it!
A Teenage Fanboy Moment with Virat Kohli
During a chat on Puma’s YouTube channel, Nitish Kumar Reddy recalled attending the Naman Under-16 Awards at 16, where he found himself seated near Virat Kohli. As a huge fan, he was eager to get a picture with the cricketing icon, but the tight security made it nearly impossible. Determined not to miss the opportunity, he borrowed his uncle’s phone and discreetly clicked a selfie with Kohli in the background, making sure the star cricketer didn’t notice.Anushka Sharma to the Rescue
As Nitish struggled to capture the perfect moment, he had no idea that Anushka Sharma had noticed his efforts. Seeing his determination, the actress stepped in to help, ensuring he got past Kohli’s tight security. To his surprise, Anushka personally approached him and made sure he got the much-desired picture with his idol.

Nitish Reddy grabbed attention with his maiden international century against Australia in the Boxing Day Test. While he never got the chance to discuss his fanboy moment with Virat or Anushka, his sister, Tejaswi, later shared the story with Anushka and even showed her the cherished picture.
A Wholesome Moment at MCG
In a heartwarming moment, Anushka Sharma was seen posing with Nitish Reddy’s family, including his father, Mutyala, and sister, Tejaswi. Nitish’s father shared a photo from the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where Anushka greeted them warmly, making the encounter even more special for the family.