Virat Kohli impresses in nets ahead of IPL 2026 opener

Virat Kohli returned to the RCB for IPL 2026, showcasing his sublime form in an hour-long nets session at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Facing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Venkatesh Iyer, and Rasikh Dar, he displayed crisp timing, powerful strokes, and towering sixes. With IPL now his key platform post-T20I and Test retirement, Kohli aims to stay sharp for the 2027 World Cup.