Rinku Singh’s ‘Handshake Snub’ to Virat Kohli at IPL 2025 Opener Sparks Online Debate

An awkward moment between Rinku Singh and Virat Kohli at the IPL 2025 opening ceremony, hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, leaves fans puzzled despite the duo’s friendly past.

Kolkata, March 23, 2025:
The IPL 2025 kicked off in grand style at Eden Gardens with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring none other than Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli, and Rinku Singh. But amidst the celebrations, a brief moment between two fan-favourites has triggered heated discussion online.

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During the ceremony, Shah Rukh brought Kohli and Rinku on stage and encouraged them to shake a leg to his film tracks. As the three stars lit up the stage, a short clip showed Kohli attempting to greet Rinku with a handshake. However, Rinku appeared to walk past him without acknowledging the gesture.

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While the incident may have been a simple oversight or a mistimed moment, it quickly went viral, with fans speculating whether it was a genuine snub or just blown out of proportion.

Despite this buzz, it’s well known that Kohli and Rinku enjoy a warm relationship. In fact, last season, Kohli had gifted one of his bats to Rinku — a gesture that made headlines for all the right reasons.

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On the same stage, Shah Rukh Khan lavished praise on Kohli, calling him “an inspiration to millions,” and highlighting his loyalty to Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2008. Kohli, in turn, spoke about the rise of young cricketers, acknowledging the new “bold generation,” but confidently stating that the “old guard” still has a lot to offer.

“The bold generation is coming up very strongly,” Kohli said. “But the old generation is still here, ready to make an impact.”

As the clip continues to circulate, fans are divided — some defending Rinku, others turning the moment into memes. Neither player has publicly addressed the incident, and chances are, they won’t.

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