Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli is enjoying a sensational run in IPL 2025, with 443 runs in 10 matches. While Kohli is now one of the league’s top performers and a strong contender for the Orange Cap, he shared the one player who had a huge ‘impact ‘ on him. He recently credited former South African cricketer Mark Boucher for playing a key role in shaping his early career.
“He really stunned me”- Virat Kohli
On the RCB Podcast, Kohli shared how Boucher, his teammate during the early IPL seasons, gave him invaluable advice that helped him grow as a cricketer. “Out of all players I played with initially, Boucher had the biggest impact on me. He figured out my weaknesses and what I needed to improve, even without me asking,” Kohli said. Boucher’s belief in Kohli’s potential left a lasting impact.
Kohli also reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to RCB, calling his bond with the franchise one built on mutual respect. With RCB currently second on the table, fans hope Kohli’s red-hot form leads them to glory this season.
Virat Kohli on Mark Boucher’s impact: He identified the weaknesses I needed to address to take my game to the next level. Credits Boucher for his crucial insights. 🎙️@markb46
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