Priya Prakash Varrier's latest fan is a South African cricketer

In the IPL 2018 auction, the young sensation was snapped up by the two-time champions CSK and is all excited to feature in the IPL.

Published - 15 Feb 2018, 18:21 IST | Updated - 15 Feb 2018, 18:21 IST

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The internet, especially in India, simply cannot stop discussing how they have been smitten by 18-year-old social media sensation Priya Prakash Varrier’s wink. And the latest to join the bandwagon of Priya’s fans is Chennai Super Kings‘ new-found pace sensation Lungi Ngidi, who shared a funny ‘video meme’ on Twitter. The video features Priya’s wink along with of the bowlers recent camera-shy moments. The pacer also wrote a funny caption for the post. “valentine’s day done”

Seems like the 21-year-old too is head over heels with the wink that has clean bowled several in the country. Priya, a young actor and student, has been winning hearts ever since the song ‘Manikya Malaraya Poovi’, from her upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Oru Adaar Love’ was released on YouTube. Her wink and cute expressions made her an overnight celebrity.

Here are the tweets

A Gift for you ! pic.twitter.com/saevYtA53f
— Lucifer (@LuciferMinati) February 12, 2018

?????
— Lungi Ngidi (@NgidiLungi) February 15, 2018

Valentines day Done ??? https://t.co/KXKen3pFUJ
— Lungi Ngidi (@NgidiLungi) February 15, 2018

Sensational Test debut for Ngidi

As far as Ngidi is concerned, he ripped through the Indian batting line-up in the second Test of the series which South Africa won 2-1. The right-arm pacer picked up a six-for on debut in Centurion. He was particularly emotional after dismissing Indian captain Virat Kohli.

His expressions after Kohli’s dismissal were captured in the camera and turned into a meme shared by Ngidi himself. He also picked up four wickets in the fifth ODI against India played in Port Elizabeth. His ability to perform well both as an opening bowler and in the death makes him an asset for the South African team.

From South Africa to Chennai Super Kings

In the IPL 2018 auction, the young sensation was snapped up by the two-time champions CSK at his base price of Rs 50 Lakh. “Looking forward to the IPL… I’ve been to India with the U19 team, so I’ve experienced it (India) a little and really loved the passion for the game,” he had earlier said.