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Medhavi Bidhuri<\/strong> has gone from being a promising Delhi cricketer to one of the most talked-about players in the Women\u2019s Delhi Premier League 2026<\/strong>. Her eye-catching \u20186-7\u2019 celebration has become a social media talking point, but the leg-spinner now has a rather simple wish \u2014 from none other than India great Virat Kohli<\/strong> on social media.<\/p>\n Bidhuri shot to fame during the opening match of the tournament after dismissing South Delhi Superstarz batter Nishika Singh<\/strong>. Instead of a conventional celebration, she broke into the now-trending \u20186-7\u2019 seesaw hand gesture while sporting jersey number 67. The unusual moment quickly caught the attention of fans, with Bidhuri even being dubbed a social media \u201cnational crush\u201d as her popularity surged.<\/p>\n The story behind the celebration is just as interesting. Bidhuri explained that the number 67 was not her first choice. She originally wanted to wear jersey number 12, but with that number already taken, her younger sister suggested 67. The pair then came up with the quirky celebration, which has since become closely associated with the young spinner.<\/p>\n As her follower count continued to climb, however, Bidhuri revealed that there was one particular person she wanted to see among them. She expressed her wish to see Kohli following her on social media.<\/p>\n \u201cI have got so many followers now, but I want a follow-back from him (Kohli),\u201d<\/em> Bidhuri said, as quoted by India Today.<\/p>\n Bidhuri\u2019s admiration for Kohli is hardly surprising. Being a Delhi cricketer herself, she has naturally looked up to the former India captain, while former India women\u2019s skipper Mithali Raj<\/strong><\/a> is another player she deeply respects.<\/p>\n \u201cVirat Kohli, obviously, because he is from Delhi. And Mithali Raj is very patient. I have personally attended a lot of camps with her,\u201d<\/em> she said.<\/p>\n Her comments highlight the influence that established Indian cricket stars continue to have on the next generation of players.<\/p>\n Also READ: England legend Kate Cross announces retirement from professional cricket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Bidhuri has also made no secret of her preferred destination if she gets an opportunity to play in the Women\u2019s Premier League<\/strong>. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong>\u00a0is currently her favourite, with her connection to the franchise and admiration for Kohli making the choice an easy one.<\/p>\n \u201cI would be happy if any team picks me, but my personal favourite is RCB because I know a lot of people there. Maybe it\u2019s because of Virat as well, in fact,\u201d<\/em> she said.<\/p>\n While her recent social media fame may have brought her into the spotlight, Bidhuri\u2019s cricketing credentials were established well before her viral celebration. She played a key role for South Delhi Superstarz in the 2025 DPL final, producing an impressive spell of 3\/26. Her performance helped South Delhi Superstarz edge Central Delhi Queens by just one run and secure the championship. Bidhuri has also been part of Delhi\u2019s domestic cricket structure for several years and represented the state at Under-19 level.<\/p>\n Also READ: Who is Medhavi Bidhuri? Meet the Delhi leg-spinner behind the viral \u20186-7\u2019 celebration<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n This article was first published at WomenCricket.com<\/a>, a Cricket Times<\/a> company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nMedhavi Bidhuri makes a special request to Virat Kohli<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Kohli and Mithali Raj among her biggest inspirations for Bidhuri<\/strong><\/h2>\n
RCB already on Bidhuri\u2019s WPL wishlist<\/strong><\/h2>\n