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Many users shared clips of the celebration, asking fellow cricket followers whether it carried a hidden message or was directed at a specific person or section of supporters."},{"text":"“Can someone explain Virat’s celebration?” one fan wrote, while another posted, “I’ve never seen him do this before. What’s the meaning behind it?”"},{"text":"Kohli, known for his passionate and expressive on-field celebrations, has often used gestures to connect with fans or mark significant moments in his career. However, this latest act left even some of his most ardent followers puzzled."},{"text":"As videos of the celebration continued to circulate, several theories emerged online, though none were immediately confirmed by Kohli or the RCB camp."},{"text":"With RCB celebrating a historic title win and Kohli once again at the centre of attention, the mystery surrounding his celebration only added another talking point to an unforgettable night in Ahmedabad. Fans will now be waiting to see whether the former India captain offers an explanation for the gesture that has taken social media by storm."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"stalins-security-slashed-from-z-to-z","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Stalin’s Security Slashed from Z+ to Z"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aH47rUMqNJQqIJZa_stallin.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-08-30T03:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"apple-era-from-350-bn-giant-to-4-tn-powerhouse","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Apple era: From $350 bn giant to $4 tn powerhouse"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/3c04d333-6ea9-42d0-b16e-616cbb8f303f_tim+cook.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-08-30T06:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"bjp-urges-unity-in-telangana","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"BJP Urges Unity in 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