Amidst the high-octane intensity of the IPL 2026 season, a light-hearted moment involving Virat Kohli has taken social media by storm.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon found himself at the center of a quirky viral narrative involving his recent extended stays in London and a humorous “theory” that RCB is effectively fielding five overseas players this year.
The banter began on platforms like X and Instagram, where fans jokingly suggested that Kohli’s frequent sightings in England—and rumors of a more permanent move to the UK—should technically qualify him as an international recruit.
Given that IPL rules strictly permit only four overseas players in a playing XI, the “five overseas players” joke quickly became a trending topic ahead of RCB’s high-stakes clash against Chennai Super Kings.
When confronted with the rumor during a recent media interaction, the former RCB captain couldn’t suppress his laughter. Displaying the witty off-field persona fans have come to love, Kohli quipped, “I don’t know why you are asking me? Ask the overseas players. I am not an overseas player.”
The relaxed response from the 37-year-old superstar served as a perfect “cool-off” moment for the Bengaluru fans, proving that despite the pressure of the tournament, Kohli hasn’t lost his sense of humor.