IPL 2026: Virat Kohli-Ishant Sharma bromance goes viral during RCB vs GT clash - Watch
Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma shared a heartwarming reunion during an IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, showcasing their enduring friendship. The game also featured a controversial dismissal of RCB's Rajat Patidar, which visibly irked Kohli and the RCB camp. Gujarat Titans ultimately secured a close four-wicket victory.
NEW DELHI: The friendship between India batting star Virat Kohli and pacer Ishant Sharma is well known. Having played together since their childhood days in Delhi and later for India, the duo share a long-standing bond. Every time they meet, it brings back fond memories.
During the IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, the two were seen catching up, sharing a warm hug, cracking jokes and enjoying a light-hearted moment. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Ishant, wearing a bib over his Gujarat Titans jersey, can be seen standing alongside Kohli near the boundary ropes. The two were engaged in a cheerful conversation, laughing and joking around.
Ishant is part of the Gujarat Titans setup, while Kohli continues to represent RCB in IPL 2026. However, the match also witnessed a dramatic and controversial moment with Kohli at the centre of it. He was seen questioning the fourth umpire after a contentious catch by Jason Holder led to the dismissal of RCB captain Rajat Patidar.
The incident occurred at a crucial stage of the first innings when RCB were looking to build a solid platform. — Cricket_live247 (@Cricket_live247) In the eighth over, Patidar, batting on 19, attempted a pull shot to accelerate the scoring. Holder reacted quickly, diving forward to complete a low catch, while Kagiso Rabada also closed in, nearly resulting in a collision between the two fielders.