Bengaluru, March 18: Former captain and cricketing icon Virat Kohli has joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2026. He arrived in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning, much to the excitement of the team management, players, and fans.
Before arriving in Bengaluru, Kohli was training in London. He shared a training photo on his social media, which RCB later reposted on their official platform. His presence is expected to bring energy and enthusiasm to the practice sessions.
RCB will enter IPL 2026 as the defending champions. The team’s primary goal will be to retain their title, having secured their first championship by defeating Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final. Kohli played a crucial role in leading RCB to this victory. Last season, he scored 657 runs in 15 matches, averaging 54.75 with a strike rate of 144.71, including eight half-centuries. He also hit 66 fours and 19 sixes during the tournament.
For RCB to successfully defend their title in IPL 2026, Kohli’s performance will be pivotal. The management expects him to deliver consistent and impactful performances at the top of the order once again.
Kohli has been with RCB since the inception of the franchise, consistently ranking as one of the team’s top scorers. He holds the record for the most runs and centuries in the league’s history, amassing 8,661 runs with eight centuries and 63 half-centuries over 267 matches. Kohli also captained RCB from 2013 to 2021, leading the team to the finals in 2016, although they did not clinch the title.
Last season, RCB won their first title under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar. Fans will be keenly watching Patidar’s leadership and batting in IPL 2026. The season opener will see RCB face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28.
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