Big accident averted by dangerous yorker, Virat Kohli narrowly escapes Bhuvneshwar’s ball before IPL 2026

New Delhi: The preparation phase before IPL 2026 is at its peak and meanwhile, Virat Kohli has also intensified his practice. After joining Royal Challengers Bangalore, he has been practicing extensively at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where his focus is completely on gaining rhythm. But during this time a moment came which surprised everyone for some time.
While batting in the nets, an accurate and fast yorker by Bhuvneshwar Kumar made Kohli uncomfortable. The ball came fast towards the leg stump and Kohli thought it better to save himself instead of playing it. During this, he narrowly escaped injury. This incident shows that even a practice session is no less than a match.

However, leaving this one moment aside, Kohli looked full of confidence. He hit many brilliant shots on Bhuvneshwar’s balls, which indicates his excellent form. Kohli is known to prepare himself completely before any big tournament and this time also he does not want to leave any stone unturned.

Last season was very special for both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kohli. The team created history by winning the IPL trophy for the first time. They ended the long wait by defeating Punjab Kings in the final and Kohli’s role was very important in this victory.

If we talk about his performance, he scored 657 runs in 15 innings and scored eight half-centuries. He was the most successful batsman of the team and also became the third highest run scorer in the entire tournament. Along with this, he also made a unique record in his name when he became the first player in IPL history to score more than 500 runs in eight different seasons.

Now in IPL 2026, the command of the team will be in the hands of Rajat Patidar and the team will enter the field with the intention of defending its title. Bengaluru’s first match against Sunrisers Hyderabad will be played on this ground on March 28.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar can once again play an important role in the bowling department. He proved his usefulness by taking 17 wickets in 14 matches last season. His swing and accurate death over bowling can trouble any batsman as was seen in the practice session also.

Before a big stage like IPL, such practice sessions not only give the players an opportunity to improve their technique but also prepare them for match-like situations. This small clash between Kohli and Bhuvneshwar indicates that the coming season will once again be full of thrill and tough competition.