Ahmedabad, June 1 -- Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinching back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, skipper Rajat Patidar praised RCB's batting icon Virat Kohli as an exceptional player and role model, saying his impact goes beyond batting.

Patidar highlighted how Kohli actively mentors teammates, sharing insights about cricket and professionalism. He added that he closely observes Kohli both on and off the field, with the biggest lesson being Kohli's unmatched intensity and energy in practice sessions, which he approaches with the same commitment as a match.

"If I speak about Virat Kohli, I don't have words to explain him. He's used to doing great things. He's a great player. Everyone knows him. The way he bats....