India, March 28 -- Virat Kohli shared a light moment with familiar faces ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The RCB stalwart was seen chatting with former teammates Dale Steyn and Anil Kumble, along with Abhinav Mukund, near the boundary rope just before the toss. For long-time RCB supporters, it was a throwback to earlier seasons and a reminder of the team's journey over the years.

However, Kohli's hug with Kumble also caught attention on social media, given their shared past as captain and coach of the Indian team. Their stint began on a strong note, with India dominating the bilateral series, but things ended on a sour note after the 2017 Champions Trophy, w...