MUMBAI, INDIA: Popular YouTuber IShowSpeed, an ardent fan of cricketer Virat Kohli, has grabbed attention again, only this time for wearing an underwear from Kohli's brand One8, during a livestream.
IShowSpeed was in India recently for the Men's World Cup Match 2023. During his trip, he also teamed up with Indian influencer Ishika Bhargava, singer Daler Mehndi, rapper MC Stan and met BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
After the match, IShowSpeed found himself in the company of some friends who offered him the underwear of Virat Kohli, which he had allegedly worn during the match.
IShowSpeed praises Virat Kohli for owning 'good underwear'
After the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, IShowSpeed found himself in the company of some friends who offered him the underwear of Virat Kohli, which he had worn during the match.
One of his friends excitedly exclaimed, “So this is the underwear brand which he (Virat Kohli) makes, this is his underwear. He wore it yesterday, during the match.”
In response, Speed was visibly surprised, exclaiming, "He did, he really did." They affirmed, "Yeah, that's right."
Without hesitation, Speed promptly got up, headed towards a nearby room, and exclaimed, "Oh my god." After wearing the underwear, he returned, proudly showcasing it. they quipped, “It looks great, You guys have the same size, damn.”
Speed, while displaying it to everyone, imitated Kohli's pre-batting routine by mimicking the act of holding a bat, swinging it, and even adding a little dance move for flair.
The 18-year-old praised the cricketer and said, "Virat Kohli has good underwear. God damn. They feel amazing.” When one of his friends playfully asked Speed to give him the underwear, Speed promptly refused, stating, "No way, bro. This is mine."
Internet reacts to IShowSpeed's livestream clip
Upon watching IShowSpeed’s livestream clip where he seemed to be wearing Virat Kohli’s underwear brand, many fans flocked to the comment section and shared their perspective.
One fan claimed, “He is one the craziest youtuber out there?. Man came from US to watch a game he doesn't understands 1%, just for the love of King.“
Another fan said, “Now this is so annoying see him every day he doesn’t even know about india other than virat so guys pls stop shit when its was started first we take this a funny but now its so annoying see him everywhere i am not against speed but i think it’s to stop this.”
A third fan claimed, “These guys are making fun of him by allegedly passing wrong and untruth statements.”
While a fourth user said, “Literally can’t stop laughing on his nonsense.”
The last user wrote, “This guy is a joker."
IShowSpeed meets Jay Shah
YouTuber IShowSpeed also met the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, during the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Speed, a Virat Kohli admirer, attended the match with hopes of meeting his cricketing idol. While his wish to meet Kohli didn't materialize, the Youtuber did interact with Shah.
A video capturing IShowSpeed's meeting with Shah has gained widespread attention on social media. During the meeting, the two shook hands and struck a pose for the camera.
When discussing Kohli, he shared his sentiments with Shah, "Yes Sir, Virat Kohli is the GOAT!"
