Abhinandan Singh Says Virat Kohli Motivated Him and Helped Him Improve
On August 17, Abhinandan Singh led the Lucknow Falcons to victory in the UPT20 League 2026. The RCB pacer got four wickets for 30 runs against Noida Kings at Ekana Stadium, collecting the Player of the Match award as Lucknow won by three wickets in the tournament’s sixth match.
Abhinandan Singh joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) before the 2025 IPL season, and he made his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2026. He played alongside renowned fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar at RCB, where he learned about international cricket and coaching techniques.
RCB won the coveted IPL title in both 2025 and 2026, giving Abhinandan Singh a winning environment during his early career with the organization. The right-arm seamer recently thanked Virat Kohli for teaching him and helping him develop his game.
How Virat Kohli’s guidance influenced Abhinandan Singh
Abhinandan Singh stint at RCB went beyond Kohli’s direct tutelage; he collaborated closely with the coaching staff and senior bowlers during the 2026 IPL season. His development through the squad reflected the franchise’s competitive environment, as he was selected to the playing XI following initial outings.
Abhinandan appeared in three IPL games this season, taking three wickets. However, he had an economy rate of 12.62. He intends to learn from his experience and run a stronger campaign next year.
