• Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday in Dharamsala.

  • Virat Kohli was captured talking with youngsters in Punjabi during the practice session.

IPL 2024 [WATCH]: Virat Kohli speaks fluent Punjabi and cracks jokes with youngsters ahead of PBKS vs RCB clash
Virat Kohli speaks Punjabi

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are vying for playoff berths in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Every match is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure victories. They are scheduled to face off in the 58th match of the lucrative league at the HPCA cricket stadium.

As the anticipation builds for their highly anticipated clash in Dharamsala, Virat Kohli was spotted having a joyful interaction with the young cricketers of Punjab. A video capturing their amusing exchange has begun circulating on social media.

Virat Kohli’s amusing interaction with young players

Prior to the RCB vs PBKS match, Kohli experienced a light-hearted moment during the training session at the HPCA Stadium. Following this, the heartwarming exchange between Kohli and the young cricketers gained traction on social media. In the video, Kohli is captured signing autographs and spontaneously interacting with the youngsters. Throughout the encounter, the celebrated Indian cricketer displayed his sense of humour by sharing jokes and conversing effortlessly in Punjabi.

Here is the video:

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Kohli’s performance in IPL 2024

In the current IPL season, Kohli has emerged as one of the top performers, leading the charts as the highest run-scorer with 542 runs in 11 matches. The 35-year-old cricketer has registered one century and four half-centuries, maintaining an outstanding average of 67.75.

After his exceptional performances this year, Kohli earned a spot in India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. However, there is speculation surrounding his batting position in India’s XI. While some advocate for Kohli to open alongside Rohit Sharma in the prestigious tournament, a combination they have only used once in this format, others prefer the Indian stalwart to maintain his position at number three in the batting order.

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