Rajasthan Royals (RR) have set the stage for an exciting encounter with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by uploading a humorous video featuring Virat Kohli and Avesh Khan. During the practice session of RCB and RR, former RCB skipper Virat Kohli met Avesh Khan, the Indian pacer who smashed the helmet on ground last year when Lucknow Super Giants was in an iconic rivalry against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Aaja, aaja. Ummmm… aisa mauka phir kahan milega. (Come, come. When am I going to get such a chance again?),” says Kohli to Avesh before the duo share a hug.
Jaipur mein! 💗😂 pic.twitter.com/rjMJFeDc4j
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 5, 2024
The clip showcases Kohli and Avesh sharing a cordial interaction ahead of their highly anticipated IPL 2024 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 6. This friendly exchange comes after the duo found themselves in the spotlight for controversial reasons during the IPL 2023 season.
During an RCB vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) game last year, Avesh, then playing for LSG, celebrated his team’s victory over RCB by throwing his helmet on the ground. This gesture drew criticism and resulted in a hefty fine for the pacer.
The narrative took a turn in the subsequent RCB-LSG encounter when Kohli vented his frustrations after RCB’s win, leading to a heated confrontation with LSG player Naveen-ul-Haq and mentor Gautam Gambhir. This incident became one of the major talking points of IPL 2023.
