Virat Kohli has stoked the excitement for IPL 2026 by sharing an intense training video on his official Instagram account, captioned simply “IPL 2026 ⏳”. In the 61-second clip posted recently (circa March 10-11, 2026), the 37-year-old Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star is shown in top form at an indoor facility in London, performing his trademark cover drives, lofted shots and high-intensity batting drills.
Kohli is seen working with Gujarat Titans assistant coach Naeem Amin, who is focusing on precise timing and aggressive strokeplay. The video has gone viral, garnering millions of views and praise from fans, who called it a “warning to ballers” and praised his “beast-mode” dedication.
RCB were quick to react on social media, posting: “The run machine is looking good. Let’s start #IPL2026 now,” adding to the excitement for the season.
This comes as RCB is entering IPL 2026 as the defending champions for the first time in the franchise’s history. They won their first title in IPL 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in the final on June 3, 2025, ending a wait of 18 years. Kohli was crucial in that campaign, although 2025’s elite stats like 657 runs (average 54.75, strike rate 144.71) match his consistent dominance; His recent international form includes strong performances after the T20 World Cup 2026 win.
The IPL 2026 season will begin on March 28, 2026, and run till May 31, as confirmed by broadcaster Star Sports and a BCCI source. Full schedule expected soon (short announcement around March 11-13). According to reports, there will be a blockbuster opener of RCB vs Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru. Venue update: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host five of RCB’s home games, plus a playoff and final—a historic move for the venue and the defending champions amid previous suspensions.
Kohli’s preparation signals his intention to lead RCB’s title defence, and fans are eagerly awaiting his impact in the red and gold jersey.
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