Virat Kohli's Coach Discusses Early Challenges with RCB's Party Culture
Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Shares Details Of RCB Party Culture: "A 17-18 Year-Old Can't Resist"

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Virat Kohli, now 37, remains a fitness icon in cricket, having scored over 550 runs in IPL 2026. His childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, revealed that Kohli faced significant distractions from the party culture at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during his early career, which made it challenging for him to maintain focus.
- 01Kohli's fitness regime excludes sugar, a commitment emphasized by his coach Rajkumar Sharma.
- 02Kohli has scored over 550 runs in the ongoing IPL 2026 season.
- 03Rajkumar Sharma noted that the party culture at RCB was hard for young players like Kohli to resist.
- 04Sharma had to implement strict measures to help Kohli navigate the distractions of early IPL life.
- 05Kohli is currently focusing on the 2027 ODI World Cup after retiring from Tests and T20Is.
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Virat Kohli, at 37 years old, continues to set the benchmark for fitness in cricket, especially evident in his performance during the IPL 2026, where he has amassed over 550 runs. His childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, shared insights into Kohli's early career challenges, particularly the party culture prevalent at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), where Kohli has played since 2008. Sharma highlighted the difficulties of maintaining focus for a young player amidst such distractions, stating, "A kid of 17 or 18 cannot avoid that party culture." He admitted to having to scold Kohli and implement strict measures to help him manage these challenges. Despite the temptations, Kohli's commitment to fitness, including a strict no-sugar diet, has been pivotal to his success. As he shifts his focus toward the 2027 ODI World Cup, Kohli's journey reflects both his resilience and the guidance he received from Sharma during his formative years in professional cricket.
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