MrBeast extends invitation to Virat Kohli, sending internet into frenzy

MrBeast, the world’s most subscribed YouTuber, publicly invited India’s cricket star Virat Kohli for a video collaboration, fuelling widespread online excitement.

Renowned YouTube creator MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, reached out to Virat Kohli via a post on X, formerly Twitter, asking, “Hey! Anyway, I could get you in a video?” The invitation swiftly went viral, drawing attention from millions of followers across social media platforms.

@imVkohli Hey! Anyway I could get you in a video? 👀 — MrBeast (@MrBeast) April 23, 2025

Donaldson commands a massive audience of over 387 million subscribers on YouTube and is known for his extravagant videos and celebrity collaborations.

Kohli, with more than 271 million Instagram followers, is among the most followed athletes worldwide and remains a central figure in global cricket.

The possibility of the two icons working together has generated a wave of speculation and anticipation online. While Kohli has yet to respond, the buzz continues to grow, with fans eager to see the potential outcome of such a high-profile collaboration.

Fans had varying reactions on X, with many focusing on humour and the potential 'viral' ability of the collaboration.

No he is too big for u — karan! (@iamkaran_101) April 23, 2025

Run it through me first. I will talk with him and then decide — A (@_shortarmjab_) April 23, 2025

Ask from small players like MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma

Kohli is so big for you. — ' (@shabdpov) April 23, 2025

King Kohli for a reason. 👑

GOAT Virat 🐐 — NITESH (@Nitesh805181) April 23, 2025

Mr beast is asking for permission 😂 — Sourabh Sanyal 🇮🇳 (@sourabhsanyal) April 23, 2025

This is not MrBeast’s first mention of the Indian batter. In a recent interaction with an Indian content creator, he shared, “I have been waiting to film with Kohli for a long time. People absolutely adore him, he is a legend.”

A potential collaboration could bridge the massive global audiences of cricket and digital entertainment, with the potential to break engagement records.

MrBeast has previously featured global sports stars including Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady, and Noah Lyles in his videos.

As fans await a response from Kohli, the prospect of a crossover between two of the internet’s biggest personalities continues to stir interest across continents.

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