Overview
- During a Royal Challengers Bengaluru training session, Virat Kohli mimicked teammate Romario Shepherd’s crouched stance and booming swing.
- A short video of the imitation spread across social media, and players were seen laughing as Phil Salt walked away smiling.
- Coverage framed the moment as light team banter that reflects a relaxed dressing room during the long IPL season.
- RCB opened IPL 2026 with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Kohli’s unbeaten 69 off 38 balls.
- Shepherd, a Caribbean all-rounder known for power hitting and an unorthodox technique, made the parody instantly recognizable to fans.