Watch: Virat Kohli turns Santa Claus for shelter home kids

In the clip, Kohli is seen dressed up in a red plump Santa suit, featuring a globose belly, a long white beard, and fake eyebrows. He goes on to distribute gifts to the kids.

Later in the video, kids are asked whether they'd like to meet Kohli as "Spider-man/Superman are on vacation". They all scream yes, in unison. Kohli then removes his fake beard.

The post has been showered with loving messages.

One user wrote, "I really wish if I was still a kid and a kid among those kids. Lucky them!"

Another user penned, "Me and my mom literally cried after watching this video. That's just outstanding. Spreading happiness in life of others is the most important thing."

Another wrote, "Aggression on field and spreading love off-field."

Separately, Kohli is currently leading the Indian side for the three-match ODI series against Windies.

While the visiting team won the first match-up in Chennai, Team India made an impressive comeback by thrashing them in the second game to level the series at 1-1.

Now, the third and final ODI match will be played today (Sunday, December 22) at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.