- Virat Kohli opened a new cricket academy in Delhi.
- Attended with his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma.
- Kohli recently surpassed 9,000 runs in IPL.
Virat Kohli Inaugurates Cricket Academy: Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli inaugurated a new cricket academy in New Delhi. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart launched a branch of the West Delhi Cricket Academy at DPS RK Puram, an initiative closely associated with his long-time mentor. The event held added significance as Kohli was joined by his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma, who has played a crucial role in shaping his journey from a young aspirant to one of the modern greats of the game. Here’s a clip from the inauguration:
#WATCH | Delhi: Cricket star Virat Kohli inaugurated a branch of West Delhi Cricket Academy at DPS RK Puram. His childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma was also with him. pic.twitter.com/gQumDN5om8
— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2026
Kohli’s Message To Young Students
During the inauguration, Virat Kohli also interacted with students, offering them insights drawn from his own experiences. Addressing the young audience, he spoke about discipline, focus, and the importance of clarity in goals.
“Thank you for having me. I’m not used to speaking in schools, so this is going to be a bit awkward for me because I moved away from the school setup long ago for cricket, and that’s what I’m going to talk about.”
He continued, “I understand the environment of a school. I’ve been through the same process and stage that all you kids are a part of right now. And I can just share from my own experience how my focus and priority changed very early on in my life,”
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Another Milestone In IPL 2026
While Kohli made headlines off the field, his on-field performances continue to set new benchmarks. Representing RCB in IPL 2026, he recently achieved a historic feat by becoming the first batter to cross the 9,000-run mark in the tournament.
The milestone came during a dominant outing against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Bengaluru secured a comprehensive victory. Kohli’s consistency and longevity in the league continue to underline his stature as one of the IPL’s greatest performers.
