Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was pictured posing with a signed bat by Virat Kohli in a photograph that has gone viral on social media on Friday.
The newly-elected head of government posed with an MRF ‘Genius’ bat which was popularised by the former Indian captain.
The prized possession was gifted to the cine star-turned-politican by representatives from the MRF group including Chairman and Managing Director KM Mammen, Vice Chairman and Managing Director Arun Mammen, and Managing Director Rahul Mammen.
Kohli has enjoyed a long association with the MRF brand and has carried the iconic sticker on his bat, following in the footsteps of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and Steve Waugh.
Published on May 22, 2026