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Kaif Says Kohli Has Calmed Since Marriage as RCB Contract Questions Persist

Kaif cites a recent IPL chat to argue Kohli’s decision-making has sharpened, saying he is holding off on an RCB commercial contract because prospective owners remain unclear.

Overview

  • Speaking on his YouTube channel on November 7, Mohammad Kaif said Virat Kohli is noticeably calmer since marriage and fatherhood.
  • Kaif recounted Kohli explaining an IPL tactic to attack Kagiso Rabada early, describing it as a deliberate move that reflects improved game sense.
  • Kaif said Kohli has not signed a new commercial agreement with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and is waiting for clarity on potential new ownership.
  • InsideSport reported that current owners plan to sell RCB before IPL 2026, linking the move to concerns the team’s value could fall if Kohli retires.
  • Coverage notes Kohli has retired from T20Is and Tests but remains active in ODIs and the IPL, with a longstanding RCB record of 8,661 runs.