When it comes to his former teammates, Virat Kohli has always remained the same person. The RCB star’s former U19 teammate Taruwar Kohli met him with his daughter ahead of the IPL 2026 final. Taruwar and Kohli were part of the 2008 U19 World Cup-winning team and the former played a big role in India’s victory in the tournament. Taruwar scored 218 runs in six matches at an average of 43.60 and three half-centuries. But the careers of both men were opposite.

Kohli became the poster boy of Indian cricket and established himself as one of the modern greats. Taruwar was part of Rajasthan Royals during the inaugural 2008 IPL Before turning out for Punjab Kings in the following campaign. Their last appearance in the tournament came during the 2009 season.

He failed to earn his India cap and had strong performances in the domestic circuit with Punjab and then Mizoram before retiring in 2024.

Taruvar shared a video on his official account, in which Kohli is coming out of the team bus to meet him and his daughter. Kohli had a happy moment chatting with his former partner and his daughter.

Taruvar said, “10 years. Different journeys. Same brotherhood. Fame changes people. It didn’t change Virat. Came out of the bus especially to meet us. Greatness never changed you. Stay blessed always. GOAT.”

Kohli in the final of IPL 2026

Kohli will now start preparing for the second consecutive IPL final.. The RCB star and his team defeated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 to book their wicket in the summit clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Kohli has scored 600 runs in 15 matches so far this season, which includes 1 century and 4 half-centuries. Kohli’s average is 50 and strike rate is 164.38.

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