Kohli’s impact player role revives old 'quit cricket' remark

Virat Kohli debuted as an Impact Player for RCB in the IPL 2026 clash against LSG due to injury. This move contradicted his stance, shared by Swastik Chikkara in an old interview. Kohli reportedly said, "If I ever have to play as an Impact Player, I will quit cricket." Despite the substitute role, Kohli scored 49 runs to help RCB win.