Bengaluru, May 15 -- Virat Kohli acknowledged and explained why he had advised Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) pacer Prince Yadav on his bowling, a suggestion that eventually contributed to Kohli's own dismissal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match. Kohli said that such guidance is part of helping players improve, noting that if they develop well, they can eventually go on to represent India, which helps maintain a high standard of cricket.

Prince Yadav removed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star with a superb delivery that nipped back from a good length, sending Kohli back for a two-ball duck and helping LSG secure a nine-run victory over RCB at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 7.

Later, Prince Yadav said that af...