IPL rookie hits out at Amit Mishra over his 'fame and power changed Virat Kohli' remark

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Yash Dayal recently took to Instagram to defend his teammate and former Indian captain Virat Kohli. Dayal’s post seems to be a direct response to comments made by former Indian player Amit Mishra during a podcast, where Mishra alleged that Kohli had changed with fame and captaincy.

During an appearance on YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra's show "Unplugged," Amit Mishra also spoke about the famour fight between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during IPL 2023. Amit Mishra said, "He (Kohli) started abusing our players during the LSG vs RCB rematch in Lucknow. He had no issues with Kyle Mayers, yet he abused him as well. When Naveen-ul-Haq was bowling, he abused him too. Many of these incidents could have been avoided, but Kohli chose not to."

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Yash Dayal supports Virat Kohli amid Amit Mishra's accusation

Amidst these bold and negative claims, Yash Dayal shared an appreciation post featuring a picture with Virat Kohli. The caption read, "It's an honour to stand beside you, bhaiya @virat.kohli." This heartfelt message quickly resonated with many fans, reaffirming Kohli's positive impact on his teammates and the cricketing community.

Yash Dayal’s defense of Virat Kohli highlights the strong bond and respect shared among players in the cricketing fraternity. His post garnered widespread support from fans and fellow cricketers, who praised Kohli for his dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship.

Currently, Virat Kohli is enjoying a well-deserved break from the cricket field following India's historic T20 World Cup 2024 victory in Barbados. The star batter is spending quality time with his wife, Anushka Sharma, and their children in London, United Kingdom. This much-needed break comes after an intense tournament where Kohli played a crucial role in India's success in the final.

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Fans eagerly anticipate Virat Kohli's return to the field. He is expected to be back in action for the Test series against Bangladesh, starting on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Virat Kohli has already retired from T20 Internationals and will only play Tests and ODIs for India.