Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli has begun preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attracting a great deal of attention. The talismanic batter, who has long been the face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), recently shared a glimpse of his training routine on social media.
In a reel posted on his Instagram account, Kohli was seen putting in an intense practice session in the nets. The video shows Kohli focusing heavily on his batting. Meanwhile, Kohli continues to demonstrate remarkable dedication and discipline, which have defined his illustrious career.
Kohli’s record in the IPL stands as one of the most impressive in the tournament’s history. Across 267 matches and 259 innings, he has accumulated 8,661 runs, making him one of the league’s most prolific run-scorers. He boasts an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 132.85. Over the years, Kohli has registered eight centuries and 63 half-centuries in the competition, cementing his legacy as one of the IPL’s greatest batters.
His performance in the 2025 season was hugely impressive. He played a pivotal role in guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden IPL title. During that campaign, the talismanic batter scored 657 runs in 15 matches at an impressive average of 54.75. He smashed eight half-centuries. In this season too, Kohli would look forward to maintaining his consistency. As per reports, the Indian Premier League is scheduled to begin on March 28.