From MS Dhoni to Ishant Sharma, Rinku Singh and more - Virat Kohli's iconic moments during IPL 2024

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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