Swastik Chikara consistently refers to Virat Kohli as his elder brother and has frequently spoken about the invaluable lessons he has learned from the senior batter.
Swastik Chikara’s Admiration for Kohli Shines Again After RCB’s Big Win
Royal Challengers Bengaluru youngster Swastik Chikara once again expressed his admiration for senior batter Virat Kohli after RCB secured a dominant win over Lucknow Super Giants, confirming a top-two finish in the points table. Chikara, a promising batter from Uttar Pradesh, was picked up by RCB for INR 30 lakh during the IPL mega auction but is yet to make his debut. Despite this, he has caught fans’ attention through RCB’s social media posts, which frequently highlight his deep respect for Kohli.
Swastik Chikara has repeatedly spoken about how much he has learned from Kohli’s discipline, work ethic, and intensity, often referring to the former RCB captain as his “elder brother.” Following the win against LSG, Swastik Chikara approached Kohli in the dressing room and took a selfie with him—a moment captured and shared by RCB on X (formerly Twitter). After the photo, Kohli playfully remarked, “Dimaag khaata rehta hai hamesha” (he keeps annoying me), adding a touch of humor to their close bond.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru youngster Swastik Chikara once again expressed his admiration for senior batter Virat Kohli after RCB secured a dominant win over Lucknow Super Giants, confirming a top-two finish in the points table. Chikara, a promising batter from Uttar Pradesh, was picked up by RCB for INR 30 lakh during the IPL mega auction but is yet to make his debut. Despite this, he has caught fans’ attention through RCB’s social media posts, which frequently highlight his deep respect for Kohli.
Swastik Chikara has often spoken about how much he has learned from Kohli’s discipline, work ethic, and intensity, regularly referring to the former RCB captain as his “elder brother.” After the win against LSG, Chikara approached Kohli in the dressing room and took a selfie with him—a moment captured and shared by RCB on X (formerly Twitter). Kohli, in his typical playful manner, quipped, “Dimaag khaata rehta hai hamesha” (he keeps annoying me).
In the next frame of the video, Chikara proudly held up the selfie for the camera. Unfazed by Kohli’s teasing, he beamed and said, “Bade bhai hai hamara. Jab mann kare, tab photo le dete hain” (He’s my elder brother. Lets me click a picture with him whenever I want).
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Virat Kohli stars in RCB’s journey to playoffs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru youngster Swastik Chikara once again expressed his admiration for senior batter Virat Kohli after RCB secured a dominant win over Lucknow Super Giants, locking in a top-two finish in the points table. Chikara, a promising batter from Uttar Pradesh, was picked up by RCB for INR 30 lakh during the IPL mega auction but is yet to make his debut. Despite that, he has become a fan favorite through RCB’s social media, which often highlights his deep respect for Kohli.
Chikara has often shared how much he has learned from Kohli’s discipline, work ethic, and intensity, frequently calling him his “elder brother.” After the win against LSG, Chikara took a selfie with Kohli in the dressing room—a moment captured and shared by the franchise on X (formerly Twitter). Kohli, ever the prankster, joked, “Dimaag khaata rehta hai hamesha” (he keeps annoying me). In the next frame, Chikara proudly showed off the selfie, smiling as he said, “Bade bhai hai hamara. Jab mann kare, tab photo le dete hain” (He’s my elder brother. Lets me click a picture with him whenever I want).
Meanwhile, Kohli continues to be a dominant force in IPL 2025. The 36-year-old, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year and from T20Is last year, has already smashed eight half-centuries this season and scored over 600 runs. He currently sits fifth in the Orange Cap race, showcasing his unmatched consistency and value to RCB.
Riding high after their thrilling 228-run chase against LSG, Rajat Patidar and the rest of the RCB squad are brimming with confidence as they prepare to take on table-toppers Punjab Kings in a high-stakes clash on Thursday in Mullanpur. A win would propel RCB straight into the final in Ahmedabad on June 3. Even if they falter, they’ll get another shot in Qualifier 2, facing the winner of the eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.