Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have been rivals ever since the teams made their debut in 2022. The RCB are one of the most highly competitive oppositions in the IPL, while the Titans have made a reputation for themselves by qualifying for the playoffs three times in their four seasons.
While the rivalry continues to grow with the teams fighting several tough battles over the years, including today’s game at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the bond between players remains unfazed by the on-field tensions, and it was evident between the two Delhi boys, Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma.
A bond beyond Rivalries: Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma’s heartfelt chat amid the GT vs RCB clash
Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma have been friends ever since their domestic cricket days for Delhi, and the bond continues as the two cricketers have reached the twilight of their careers, a bond of friendship that transcends eras and rivalries.
Virat Kohli was seen conversing with his friend Ishant Sharma, who is part of the Gujarat Titans squad, at the sidelines of the Narendra Modi Stadium amid the heated clash between the two franchises.
The two cricketers have been teammates for Delhi; Kohli has captained the veteran speedster, and they too have also battled against each other on the field, as both are known for their bold personas. However, every time the two connect, they have shown some inspiring sportsmanship spirit for the next generation of cricketers.
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Virat Kohli is back in his most animated avatar in Ahmedabad
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru could only manage to strangle their way into the 150’s after a spectacular start to their innings handed by the veteran cricketer himself. However, wickets fell in that middle phase, a phase that the Challengers have usually dominated.
With such a small target on the board, the Challengers need some bit of inspiration on the field, and no one believes Kohli often steps in with his sheer confidence and keeps the team motivated with that infectious energy of his on the field.
He has looked animated on the field as he has pulled out some spectacular efforts on the field and has celebrated the wickets with immense enthusiasm while also spreading that energy onto the other players on the field.
Virat Kohli scripted history with 8000 IPL runs in India
Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian batter, has continued his promising form in this season of the IPL as well. Being part of the 19 editions of the IPL, the cricketer has played across every venue in the history of the IPL.
The IPL has been held in India, South Africa, and the UAE, and Kohli has amassed 9000+ runs across all matches in the history of the IPL. Out of those runs, he has amassed 8016 runs while playing in India.
He reached the milestone when he hit Kagiso Rabada for the third consecutive boundary in his very first over. Kohli was on 9 and needed three runs for the milestone when he smashed Rabada for a third boundary of the over.
