Overview
- Kohli, speaking on RCB’s podcast Friday, said he helps any young player who asks because they could soon play for India.
- Prince Yadav said he followed Kohli’s earlier advice to keep hitting a moving length, then bowled one that nipped in and bowled Kohli for a two-ball duck in IPL 2026.
- Kohli recalled first meeting Prince during the 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy and offering on-field pointers on where to bowl and how to set the field.
- He added that he recently shared observations with India pacer Mohammed Siraj before RCB faced Gujarat Titans, saying he wants opponents at their best.
- Kohli said he has no regrets about guidance that led to his wicket and framed open mentoring as a way to keep India’s player pipeline strong.