WATCH: Virat Kohli Turns Santa Claus To Surprise Kolkata Shelter Home Kids

The video released ahead of the Christmas and New Year, earned huge praise on social medial, with many appreciating the Indian skipper for taking time off and surprising the kids

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been surprising the cricket followers across the globe with his overwhelming batting prowess. He has been a delight to every cricket lover and now he goes one step further to please a bunch of super special fans in Kolkata. Kohli, in association with India’s leading sports broadcaster Star Sports, left the kids at a shelter home in Kolkata surprised by turning Santa Claus for them. The Indian captain then distributed gifts to the children as per their wishlist. Then the kids were asked if they would like to meet Kohli as "Spiderman and Superman are on vacation". Excited to meet the cricketer, the children screamed "yes". The Indian skipper then took off his cap and disguise and reveals his identity, thus leaving the kids in total surprise. The 31-year-old then interacted with the kids spreading festive cheer ahead of Christmas. Here’s the video:

Watch @imVKohli dress up as 🎅 and bring a little Christmas cheer to the kids who cheer our sportspersons on, all year long! This joyful season, let’s remember to spread the love. pic.twitter.com/VF8ltmDZPm

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 20, 2019

The video released ahead of the Christmas and New Year, earned huge praise on social medial, with many appreciating the Indian skipper for taking time off and surprising the kids. Kohli is currently leading the team in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. While the visitors won the first ODI by eight wickets in Chennai, the Men in Blue registered a commanding victory in the second game in Visakhapatnam to level the series. The two teams will now face each other in the decider on Sunday in Cuttack.