Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Virat Kohli took out time from his busy schedule for his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma.
While in Delhi for RCB’s clash against Delhi Capitals on April 27, Kohli stayed an extra day in the city. The purpose of this visit was to inaugurate a branch of West Delhi Cricket Academy at Delhi Public School, RK Puram.
As a child, Virat Kohli learned all his cricket under the tutelage of Sharma at the West Delhi Cricket Academy. Over the years, Kohli has spoken at length about the role of his coach in his life.
Stay true to your dreams- Virat Kohli to youth
During the inauguration ceremony, Kohli gave away awards to young achievers and even asked no one to touch his feet. After the ceremony, Kohli addressed the students of the school in the presence of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley.
“I took up sport very early in my life, but it came from a very honest place,” the 37-year-old said. “I was absolutely certain that I wanted to move on and pursue cricket, and I had to be honest with myself, my family and my teachers and let them know that this is the path I want to take.”
“Be honest about your dreams, what you want to do and pursue that dream with full commitment. Only you will know if you are being 100% honest.”
He concluded, “I started practicing when I was eight years old and even now I keep coming to the academy whenever I get time. It’s a big part of my childhood, and I hope all the kids who come here to learn cricket can value it.”
#Watch | Delhi: Cricket star Virat Kohli inaugurated a branch of West Delhi Cricket Academy at DPS RK Puram. His childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma was also with him. pic.twitter.com/gQumDN5om8
– ANI (@ANI) 28 April 2026
Sharma later spoke to ANI about his superstar student Kohli and his plans for the academy.
He said, “I am very happy for this opportunity and grateful to DPS RK Puram. With the infrastructure here and the hard work we have done, I am hopeful that we will be able to produce more players like Virat Kohli for the country.”
Virat Kohli in IPL 2026
Currently, RCB is at the second position in the points table with 6 wins in 8 matches and the best net run rate in the league. Kohli has played the most important role in this dominance.
The former RCB captain has scored 351 runs at a strike rate of 163 and an impressive average of 58.5. He has already held the Orange Cap twice for short periods in the season and is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament.
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rcb next match
Kohli’s extra day in Delhi means he will have to miss RCB’s next match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on April 30.
RCB has already defeated GT this season, with Kohli playing a crucial inning of 81 runs in the successful chase of 206. He won the Player of the Match award for this brilliant innings.