Virat Kohli may have finished his work IPL 2026 perfect record campaign, however Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) the superstar continues to dominate the headlines even away from the cricket field. Days after leading RCB to their second consecutive Indian Premier League title, Kohli was spotted at the airport, where an awkward interaction with the paparazzi quickly became a talking point among his fans.
The veteran has had a memorable season both professionally and personally. After his match-winning knock in the IPL final and helping RCB successfully defend their crown, Kohli remained in the limelight through public appearances and celebrations. His recent airport encounter provided another glimpse of his trademark wit and laid-back personality.
Virat Kohli’s funny chat with the paparazzi is going viral on the internet
As soon as Kohli arrived at the airport, photographers gathered around him, hoping to snap a few pictures before he made his way inside. The former India captain, who is known for his cordial relationship with fans and media personnel, stopped short and posed for the cameras. However, as many photographers continued to ask him to look in different directions and pose again and again, Kohli responded with a humorous question that immediately drew laughter. he said “Brother what to do?”
The candid moment was quickly shared on social media platforms and fans praised Kohli’s playful response. The video has gone viral on the internet and has become one of the most talked about off-field moments of the star batsman since the IPL final. Dressed in a simple white shirt, dark trousers, sunglasses, cap and headphones, Kohli looked relaxed as he made his way through the airport before continuing his journey.
We present the video:
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Kohli shines as RCB win back-to-back IPL titles
The airport appearance came shortly after some of the most memorable moments of Kohli’s illustrious career. Royal Challengers beat Bengaluru Shubman Gill’s side Gujarat Titans (GT) Winning the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by five wickets, they became the third franchise in the history of the tournament to win back-to-back IPL titles.
Kohli led a magnificent chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 deliveries. His innings featured nine boundaries and three sixes as he led RCB to victory with remarkable composure under pressure. This performance earned him the Player of the Match award and capped off another outstanding IPL campaign. After the title triumph, Kohli was also visited Premanand Maharaj with his wife Anushka SharmaLooking for blessings after RCB’s historic achievement.
With India currently preparing for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, Kohli will not be part of the red-ball set-up after his retirement from Test cricket. The big batsman is expected to return to international action during the ODI series against Afghanistan starting on June 13, where fans will want to see him continue his excellent form once again.
