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“Pehle Toh Rahul Bhai Se Hi Milna Hai”: Virat Kohli Reunites with Dravid and Rathour Ahead of RR vs RCB Clash

Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ first home game in Jaipur, Virat Kohli shares a heartwarming reunion with former Team India coach Rahul Dravid and batting mentor Vikram Rathour.

Jaipur, April 13: In a nostalgic moment that had cricket fans smiling across the country, Virat Kohli reunited with former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikram Rathour ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

This match marks RR’s first home game at their primary venue this season.


👋 Reunion That Won Hearts

A video posted by Rajasthan Royals’ official X handle captured Kohli walking up to Rahul Dravid, who was seen in a wheelchair due to a reported injury.

Pehle toh Rahul bhai se hi milna hai,” RR captioned the clip, melting fans’ hearts.

In another video, Kohli was seen sharing a laugh with Vikram Rathour, his former batting mentor during India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign in 2024.

Kuch yaad aaya?” the franchise wrote, hinting at old memories from Team India’s dressing room.


🏟️ Match Context

While the reunion added a sentimental prelude, the game remains crucial for both sides. RR currently sit 7th on the points table with two wins and three losses from five matches, coming off a defeat against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, will look to capitalize on their momentum with Virat Kohli in sublime form.


🧢 Squad Overview

🟣 Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Wanindu Hasaranga, and others.

🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, and more.

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