In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has found himself at the center of attention not just for his on-field performances but also for the demand for his prized willow among budding cricketers.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ batter Rinku Singh recently found himself on the receiving end of Kohli’s generosity when the RCB skipper gifted him a bat after their clash. However, Singh’s luck took a turn when he broke his bat later in the season, leading to a somewhat tense exchange with Kohli, who eventually relented and provided him with another bat following the match between KKR and RCB, a nail-biting encounter won by the home team by just 1 run.
The latest recipient of Kohli’s coveted bat is Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed. Taking to his Instagram story, Ahmed shared a snapshot of the bat, adorned with ‘VIRAT KOHLI’ emblazoned on the toe. Alongside the picture, the all-rounder expressed his elation, simply stating, “Mil Gaya” (I Got It).
As Kohli’s bat continues to make waves both on and off the field, it underscores the enduring allure of cricketing legends and the aspirational dreams they inspire among the next generation of cricketers in the IPL arena.
