Mangesh Yadav Clarifies Rumors About Dismissing Kohli, Highlights Learning at RCB
RCB pacer Mangesh Yadav: 'Didn't get Kohli out, got Phil Salt'

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Mangesh Yadav, a pacer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, clarified that he did not dismiss Virat Kohli in a practice match, but took the wicket of Phil Salt instead. He praised his captain Rajat Patidar's leadership and shared insights gained from senior teammates during IPL 2026.
- 01Mangesh Yadav took Phil Salt's wicket on his first ball in a practice match, not Virat Kohli's.
- 02He scored 15 runs off Yadav in the same match, followed by a friendly chat between the two.
- 03Yadav was acquired by RCB for ₹5.20 crore after a bidding war with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 04He learned valuable bowling strategies from senior players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood during IPL 2026.
- 05Rajat Patidar led RCB to consecutive IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, praised for his calm leadership style.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Mangesh Yadav addressed rumors about dismissing star batter Virat Kohli, clarifying that he actually took the wicket of Phil Salt in a practice match. Yadav noted that Kohli scored 15 runs off him and they shared a friendly conversation afterward. The young left-arm bowler, acquired by RCB for ₹5.20 crore, expressed gratitude for the guidance he received from senior teammates like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood during the IPL 2026 season. He emphasized the importance of focusing on execution, even when conceding runs. Yadav also praised RCB captain Rajat Patidar for his inspiring leadership, having led the team to consecutive IPL titles in 2025 and 2026. He highlighted the supportive environment in the Gwalior Cheetahs team, where he currently plays in the Madhya Pradesh League, and acknowledged the league's role in providing young cricketers with exposure and opportunities to showcase their talent. Yadav's journey from domestic cricket to RCB showcases the impact of leagues like MPL on emerging players' careers.
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Mangesh Yadav's experiences and insights from the MPL and IPL highlight the importance of domestic leagues in nurturing young talent.
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