From MS Dhoni to Ishant Sharma, Rinku Singh and more - Virat Kohli's iconic moments during IPL 2024
Virat Kohli held onto the Orange Cap until the 70-match league stage came to an end and saw his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the Playoffs.
Updated : May 20, 2024 10:45 PM ISTVirat Kohli held onto the Orange Cap until the 70-match league stage came to an end and saw his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the Playoffs.
Virat Kohli with Ishant Shamra and MS Dhoni
There is one thing about Virat Kohli - that man plays with his heart on his sleeve! He plays fearlessly, ensures he cheers when bowlers take wickets and is always animated on the field. So it was not a surprise that in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 he wouldn't be any different.
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He held onto the Orange Cap until the 70-match league stage came to an end, saw his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the Playoffs, and continued to be the man he is - everyone's friend on and off the field. So let's look at some iconic moments he shared with other team members.
Virat's hunger knows no bounds; he's not settling for a one-hit wonder! 🙌
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 20, 2024
Now determined, more than ever. 👊#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/QlhHG8HNqg
Virat Kohli - Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma, the senior paceman from Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kohli, joked around with each other during one of the IPL games. These two legendary Indian cricket players have had a strong bond off the field since they first started playing together. Throughout both innings, they could be seen laughing together, showing everyone how wonderful their friendship is.
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction! 😁#RCBvDC | #IPLOnStar | #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/KOVfAhx5O9
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 12, 2024
Virat Kohli - MS Dhoni
Known to be good friends on and off the field, the two legends of the game have always been seen talking and laughing whenever they meet for a clash. Kohli has consistently shown respect for the former Indian skipper and held him in high regard, stating that MS Dhoni has been a strong pillar during his low times.
Mahirat❤#Dhoni #Virat #Mahirat pic.twitter.com/Nj8z4tBApb
— crazyforshaheer (@aisekyuu) May 20, 2024
Virat Kohli - Rinku Singh
This interaction between the two Indian batters turned out to be one of the cutest moments. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) shared a video after they clashed with RCB where Rinku was seen telling Kohli that he broke the bat given to him by the Indian batter. Rinku also asked Kohli to give him another bat in the lead-up to their clash. The chat instantly became a hit among IPL fans.
“Virat bhai ne ek bat diya thha… jo bat diya thha, woh mere se toot gaya” 😂 pic.twitter.com/qoJWWs2fik
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli - Avesh Khan
Rajasthan Royals (RR) shared a funny video of Virat Kohli meeting their pacer Avesh Khan. During a practice session, Kohli humorously greeted Avesh before the duo shared a hug. Both Avesh and Kohli grabbed the limelight during the two RCB vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) games in IPL 2023 for the wrong reasons.
Jaipur mein! 💗😂 pic.twitter.com/rjMJFeDc4j
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 5, 2024
Virat Kohli - Rishabh Pant
The two Indian cricketers were seen engaging in some lighthearted banter during the IPL 2024 match between RCB and DC. Delhi skipper Pant, who was serving a one-match suspension, watched the game from the sidelines. The two players exchanged playful remarks, adding an entertaining element to the intense rivalry between the two teams.
😂😂 Virat And Pant ♥️ pic.twitter.com/Yb3aCfWq3X
— Shubh Gupta (@ShubhGupta_SG16) May 14, 2024
Virat Kohli - Yuzvendra Chahal
In the initial stage of IPL 2024, many critics were seen criticizing Kohli for his strike rate, despite him being the only batter scoring for RCB at that time. Amidst the criticism surrounding his strike rate, Yuzvendra Chahal shared an emotional post in support of Kohli.
You will always be my Virat bhaiya 🤗❤️💗 pic.twitter.com/C6wHsXubFz
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 7, 2024
Virat Kohli - Hardik Pandya
Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya saw his team finish at the bottom of the points table. After he took over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, MI fans were unwelcoming and kept booing the captain. During the clash against MI, Kohli asked the crowd not to boo Pandya, reminding them that he is an Indian player.
Kohli Saab. Leader. King. Team man. 😍🎀👑🐐 pic.twitter.com/vOAJXH84pD
— AGirlHasNoName2.0 (@KPN1790) May 16, 2024