Virat Kohli bowled to Phil Salt during a practice session at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 24, 2026, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepares to defend their IPL title against Sunrisers Hyderabad this Saturday. This training session marks the final preparation for the opening pair before the 2026 season begins.
Virat Kohli bowls short-pitched deliveries to Phil Salt in Bengaluru practice
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise shared a video on social media showing Kohli operating as a bowler in the nets. He delivered a variety of balls, including full-length deliveries and short-pitched bouncers, to his opening partner, Phil Salt.
This specific type of practice helps a batter get used to different speeds and heights before a real game. Kohli often bowls with an unusual action where his front foot lands in a way that is different from traditional bowlers.
Fans often call him the "Wrong-footed Inswinging Menace" because of how the ball moves toward the batter. While he does not bowl often in professional matches, he used this session to help Salt find his timing against fast bowling.
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