'He is a leader': Pandya reveals Virat Kohli's impact on dressing room

Virat Kohli's unwavering intensity and work ethic were instrumental in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's second consecutive IPL title in 2026.

Finishing as the franchise's top scorer, Kohli's leadership and champion mindset, even after facing early setbacks, inspired teammates like Krunal Pandya.

Pandya highlighted Kohli's consistent hunger to perform and win as a personal source of motivation. ...