Kohli's Flying Kiss to Anushka After RCB's Dominant Win Over SRH in IPL 2026 Opener

• Virat Kohli sent a flying kiss to Anushka Sharma after leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2026 opener.
• Anushka Sharma was in the stands, accompanied by senior Indian women’s team players, including RCB women’s team captain Smriti Mandhana.
• Kohli scored 69 off 38 balls, demonstrating peak performance despite this being his first T20 match since last year’s IPL final.
• He emphasized that breaks help him stay fresh and excited, preventing burnout from extensive scheduling.
• Kohli stated he always returns to competitive cricket 120% ready, prioritizing performance and team contribution over just holding a spot.