Indore, June 7 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Mangesh Yadav refuted rumours that he dismissed star batter Virat Kohli in a practice game ahead of IPL 2026 season.

Mangesh, currently playing for the JKC Sports-owned Gwalior Cheetahs in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, clarified that the wicket he took was that of Phil Salt, achieved on the very first ball he bowled to him.

The left-arm pacer also revealed that Kohli scored 15 runs off one of his overs during the practice match, after which the two shared a friendly chat.

Speaking to ANI, the Gwalior Cheetahs pacer revealed, "No, that's probably fake news. I didn't get him (Virat Kohli) out. I got Phil Salt out on the first ball. Virat bhaiya actually hit...