Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is likely to miss the upcoming game against LSG. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their third game of the IPL 2026, but the victory was marred by Virat Kohli’s health concerns. The defending champions took the Mumbai Indians down by a margin of 18 runs in a high-stakes clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Rajat Patidar-led side rode high on Phil Salt’s 78, Kohli’s 50, and skipper’s 53 off 20 deliveries. Not only this, but the side also displayed a combined contribution from the ball.
However, during the second innings, their former skipper and legendary batter Virat Kohli didn’t take on the field. He was spotted sitting in the dressing room, raising concerns about his poor health. Not only this, but former India coach Ravi Shastri suggested that Kohli hasn’t been doing well in terms of health, making sense to the star batter’s slow knock.
A few other reports suggested that the 37-year-old suffered an ankle twist, and hence didn’t walk into the field. However, amid all the reports and speculations, a video has gone viral from the game where the former Indian skipper was seen limping.
Will Virat Kohli be sidelined from the upcoming clash against LSG?
With the recent video going viral, doubts over his participation in the upcoming game have started to intensify. As per a few reports on the social media, the legendary batter could miss RCB's forthcoming clash against LSG. Both sides will lock horns on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Though after the win, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar spoke about Kohli’s health and said that he will be fine soon. “I don’t know yet, but I think he, I feel that he’s okay right now,” Patidar said.
Not only this, but Krunal Pandya also alluded that Kohli is doing well and there might be nothing to worry. However, with the latest reports and opinions buzzing all over the social media, it is advisable to wait for the official statement by the team or the player himself.
