Image: Fans reacted with humor to Phil Salt jokingly calling Virat Kohli a colleague / © Crictoday
For the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), IPL 2025 has brought both on-field dominance and off-field entertainment. English opener Phil Salt, bought for Rs 11.5 crore in the mega auction, sparked mild controversy on the Mr Nags show by calling Virat Kohli a “colleague”, before laughing it off and clarifying that everyone he’s played with is a friend. The light-hearted exchange created a buzz online, especially among fans curious about team dynamics.
On the field, RCB has been in outstanding form. On April 27, they secured a convincing six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, chasing 163 in 18.3 overs. Krunal Pandya scored a match-winning 76*, while Kohli added 51. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB now sits atop the points table, with five of their six wins coming away from home. With three home matches and two away games left, they are strong contenders for a top-two finish.