Kohli Turns Bowler to Help Teammate

Ray Sports Web Desk: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt were seen together during a practice session of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Reports suggest that Kohli turned bowler to help Salt improve his grip and batting rhythm.
The duo, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, have proven to be valuable for the Bangalore team from the very beginning. While both are known for playing destructive innings, they also have a strong ability to hold their wickets. Last year, their partnership played a major role in helping RCB lift the trophy after 18 years. In 13 innings together, they built a partnership of 565 runs.
One such partnership came against Kolkata Knight Riders, where the duo added 95 runs in 8.3 overs. Salt scored 56 off 31 balls, while Kohli remained unbeaten on 59 off 36 balls.
Last season, Salt scored a total of 403 runs in 13 innings at an impressive strike rate of 175.98, including four fifties. On the other hand, Kohli scored 657 runs in 15 matches, with an average of 54.75.
Recently, the English batter has faced issues with his form. During the 2026 T20 World Cup, he struggled with the bat, scoring only 130 runs in 8 innings. However, during this tough phase, Virat Kohli has been seen backing his teammate. Many believe this IPL could be a turning point for the English batter.