{
  "id": 18090653,
  "title": "Virat Kohli Waves To Fans As Crowd Sings 'Happy Birthday' During IND Vs NZ 1st ODI | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/virat-kohli-waves-to-fans-as-crowd-sings-happy-birthday-during-ind-vs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T07:32:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/virat-kohli-waves-to-fans-as-crowd-sings-happy-birthday-during-ind-vs-nz-1st-odi-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During the opening match of the India-New Zealand series in Auckland, Virat Kohli experienced a memorable moment from his fans. As the Indian cricketer fielded near the boundary, the crowd spontaneously began singing \"Happy Birthday\" in his honor. Kohli acknowledged the well wishes with a simple wave, visibly enjoying the gesture. This heartwarming interaction occurred the day before Kohli's actual birthday on November 5.",
  "summary": "Virat Kohli received a special surprise from fans during the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Auckland. The former India captain was fielding near the boundary when spectators began singing “Happy Birthday” for him. Kohli responded with a casual wave, acknowledging the fans and their wishes. Fans Sing Happy Birthday for Virat Kohli The heartwarming moment took place a day before Kohli's…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}