Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former actor Vijay was seen posing with an MRF bat signed by Virat Kohli. Vijay, a former CSK ambassador, was gifted the memorabilia by MRF, who sponsor the former India captain. The gesture comes as Vijay held discussions with MRF representatives over a ₹5,300-crore greenfield tyre manufacturing plant.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former actor Vijay was seen posing with an MRF bat signed by Virat Kohli. Vijay, a former CSK ambassador, was gifted the memorabilia by MRF, who sponsor the former India captain. The gesture comes as Vijay held discussions with MRF representatives over a ₹5,300-crore greenfield tyre manufacturing plant.

MRF gifts Virat Kohli-signed bat to CM Vijay

Vijay was seen holding an MRF-branded bat carrying Virat Kohli's autograph in the widely shared photographs. The bat immediately caught the attention of cricket fans because of its association with Kohli, who has used MRF-sponsored bats for a major part of his career.

The signed bat served as a special gesture from the company during discussions involving a major investment proposal in the state.