Virat Kohli Responds to Jokes About RCB's Overseas Players

Virat Kohli Addresses 'Overseas Player' Jokes

Star batter Virat Kohli of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has dismissed the humor surrounding the team's decision to field five overseas players in the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Following India's ODI series in January, Kohli opted for a break and has been residing with his family in London to escape the relentless media attention in India.

A Light-Hearted Exchange with Mr. Nags

In a video posted by RCB on social media, Kohli shared a humorous moment with comedian Danish Sait, known for his Mr. Nags character. During their interaction, Sait playfully inquired about the jokes circulating regarding RCB's lineup featuring five overseas players in an IPL 2026 match. With a smile, Kohli responded, "I don't know, why are you asking me? Ask the overseas players. I am not an overseas player. Am I an overseas player?" This exchange added a light-hearted touch to the ongoing discussions about RCB's team structure.

RCB's Impressive Start to IPL 2026

The defending champions have kicked off their IPL 2026 journey with a bang, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the opening match. Kohli showcased his skills with an outstanding performance, scoring 69 runs off 38 balls, which included five fours and as many sixes, leading his team to successfully chase a target of 202 runs in just 15.4 overs.

Upcoming Match Against Chennai Super Kings

Next up, RCB will face the struggling Chennai Super Kings, who have suffered two consecutive losses in the ongoing IPL season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

The current squad for Royal Challengers Bengaluru includes: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, and Satvik Deswal.