Islamabad, 25 Apr, 2025: MrBeast, one of the world’s most followed content creators, has reached out to Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli, expressing his interest in teaming up for a video.
The invitation, posted via social media platform X on April 23, quickly ignited widespread excitement across digital communities.
With a staggering YouTube audience exceeding 387 million, MrBeast whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson tagged Kohli in a brief message asking if there was any chance they could feature together in a future video.
The message rapidly gained traction online, racking up close to 600,000 views within hours of being shared.
Virat Kohli, who commands a massive Instagram following of over 271 million, has not yet issued a public response to the invitation.
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In the meantime, social media users have been quick to react, with some humorously suggesting that Kohli may be “too legendary” to collaborate, while others hailed him as the “greatest of all time.”
This isn’t the first time Donaldson has shown interest in partnering with the Indian cricket superstar. During an earlier appearance on The Ranveer Show.
The American YouTuber mentioned that working with Kohli had long been one of his creative goals, noting the immense admiration fans hold for the cricketer. He described Kohli as a global sporting icon who continues to inspire millions.
MrBeast is no stranger to collaborating with high-profile athletes. His previous content has featured global names such as Cristiano Ronaldo and NFL legend Tom Brady, cementing his reputation for producing viral, record-breaking videos.
Kohli, currently representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, is enjoying strong form.
He has scored 322 runs across eight matches, including four half-centuries, making him one of the tournament’s top performers so far.
A joint project between Kohli and the YouTube sensation could potentially break digital engagement records, given their combined global fanbases.
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The mere possibility of the collaboration has already sparked intense online interest, drawing attention from fans across continents.
As the digital world watches closely, all eyes remain on Kohli’s response. Whether or not the collaboration materialises.
The buzz around this potential crossover between cricket and content creation highlights the increasingly global nature of digital entertainment.
