Is Virat Kohli’s injury serious? King out of the field after ankle strain, Krunal gave update:

News India Live, Digital Desk: A worrying news has emerged for cricket lovers and fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) amid IPL 2026. The team’s star batsman Virat Kohli has become a victim of ankle injury during the match. Kohli twisted his ankle while fielding against Sunrisers Hyderabad, after which he was seen limping off the field. After this incident, speculation about his fitness had increased on social media, but now Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) player and Kohli’s close friend Krunal Pandya has shared an important information on his condition.

What happened on the field?

Actually, during Hyderabad’s innings, Virat Kohli had dived in an attempt to stop a boundary. During this time his right ankle got stuck in the ground and got twisted. Kohli was immediately seen writhing in pain and the physio had to be called on the field. Although he tried to continue the game, due to severe pain he had to go back to the dressing room in the middle of the over. There was disappointment in the RCB camp after Kohli left the field.

Krunal Pandya gave relief news

After the match, when Krunal Pandya was asked about Virat Kohli’s injury, he gave a statement that gave relief to the fans. Krunal said, “I have spoken to Virat briefly. At the moment he is feeling fine. It looks like it is just a mild pull (niggling pull) and there is no serious fracture or ligament injury. He is a fighter and I am sure he will be back on the field fully fit by the next match.”

Kohli’s fitness is important for RCB and Team India

Virat Kohli is in excellent form this season and is also involved in the race for the Orange Cap. The path to the playoffs for RCB largely depends on the performance of Kohli. Apart from this, in view of the international matches to be held immediately after the IPL, the BCCI medical team is also keeping an eye on his injury. Kohli’s fitness is of paramount importance not only for RCB but also for the Indian cricket team.

Will you play in the next match or not?

Although Krunal Pandya’s statement is positive, the final decision will be taken only after the RCB medical team and scan report. The team management will not want to take any risk with Kohli, so it is possible that he may be rested for the next one or two matches. Currently, Kohli has to go through the process of icing and rehab. Fans are praying that ‘King Kohli’ should be seen roaring on the field in his old style as soon as possible.