Kohli and Singh Share Laughs Over Broken Bat Exchange in IPL Match

During the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, KKR player Rinku Singh admitted to breaking a bat gifted to him by RCB captain Virat Kohli. Kohli, initially surprised, inquired further about the damage. Singh explained that the bat broke at its center while playing against a spinner. However, he returned the broken bat to Kohli, who questioned the need for gifting a second bat after the previous incident.

Virat Kohli and Rinku Singh Engage in Humorous Exchange Over Broken Bats

Bengaluru, April 21, 2024 - In a lighthearted moment captured during a recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), star batsman Virat Kohli and young all-rounder Rinku Singh shared a humorous exchange regarding a broken cricket bat.

During the match, Rinku Singh approached Kohli and informed him that the bat he had previously gifted to the young player had been broken.

"I broke the bat (you gave) against a spinner," Singh said to Kohli.

Kohli, taken aback, inquired, "My bat?"

Singh confirmed the incident, stating, "Yes, it broke from the middle."

"What should I do then?" Kohli asked, puzzled.

Singh responded, "Nothing, I was just informing you."

Kohli, known for his meticulousness, expressed his dissatisfaction with the bat's durability. "This bat is no good," he lamented.

The exchange between the two players sparked laughter and camaraderie among their teammates and the crowd.

The incident stems from an earlier encounter between the two players in Bengaluru, where Kohli, impressed by Singh's performance, gifted him a bat as a gesture of appreciation.

"Are you sending one?" Singh asked Kohli, referring to a possible replacement bat.

Kohli, amused by Singh's request, questioned, "To whom am I sending?"

Singh returned Kohli's original bat to him, stating, "You can keep it."

Kohli, playfully, expressed his dismay at Singh's repeated bat breakage. "You took a bat from me previously. Now you want a second bat in the second game? Because of you, I face consequences later," he said.

Singh, eager to dispel Kohli's worries, earnestly promised, "I swear on you, I won't break the bat again. I can show you the broken bat."

The humorous exchange between Kohli and Singh highlighted the camaraderie and lightheartedness that often characterizes the IPL, while also showcasing the importance of maintaining high-quality equipment for professional cricketers.