RCB batter Virat Kohli praised RCB all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer after the latter knocked over the stumps while bowling during the team's practice session ahead of IPL 2026. Kohli compared Venkatesh to South Africa bowling legend Allan Donald saying, "Venkatesh, you have become like Donald." Notably, Venkatesh was acquired by RCB for ₹7 crore at IPL 2026 auction.