Virat Kohli has hailed new Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) signing Venkatesh Iyer, comparing his bowling to South African legend Allan Donald during a high-intensity pre-season training session.Ā Iyer, acquired forĀ INR 7 crore at the recent auction, stunned teammates by nailing a precise yorker to uproot the off-stump. A viral video captured Kohli reacting with the new nickname Venkateshwar before joking: 'Tu toh Allan Donald bana hua hai' (You have become Allan Donald).Ā Defending champions RCB begin their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad this Saturday. Head coach Andy Flower highlighted Iyerās all-round utility as a crucial asset for the squad's balance.Ā Ex-RCB Owner Vijay Mallya Reacts to Sale of IPL Franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Virat Kohli Praises Venkatesh Iyer
Wake up 12th Man Army, a new nick name just dropped. š¤š¤
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ā Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 26, 2026
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