Virat Kohli's Insights on Rising Star Prince Yadav in IPL 2026

Kohli's Impressive IPL Season Amid Challenges

Virat Kohli is having a remarkable season in the IPL 2026, amassing 484 runs across 12 matches. Despite his impressive performance, he has faced difficulties against the Lucknow Super Giants. In one encounter, he managed to score 49 runs off 41 balls, but in another match, he was dismissed without scoring. The bowler responsible for his dismissal on both occasions was the 24-year-old pacer, Prince Yadav, who has been making waves in the tournament.

Kohli's Advice to Yadav

After the match, Prince Yadav shared insights during an interview with a sports channel, revealing that Kohli had advised him to maintain his bowling length as long as the ball was moving effectively. This guidance proved crucial, leading to Kohli's clean bowled dismissal.

In a conversation with Mayanti Langer on the RCB Podcast, Kohli expressed his willingness to assist any player, even those competing against his team, as they may eventually represent India. He cited Yashasvi Jaiswal as an example, indicating that helping young talent is essential for the future of Indian cricket.

Praise for Prince Yadav

Kohli also commended Prince Yadav, describing him as a sweet and humorous individual. He recounted their interactions during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, emphasizing the importance of sharing experiences with emerging players like Yadav, who are likely to contribute to the national team in the future.

“He bowled exceptionally well against me, and I encouraged him to continue in those areas. I got to know him better during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and he is genuinely a delightful person,” Kohli remarked. He stressed the significance of mentoring young talent to ensure the continued high standards of cricket in India.