India, March 11 -- Virat Kohli has offered fans an early look at his IPL 2026 build-up, sharing a training reel on Instagram as Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to return as defending champions. Posted from his verified account, the reel was captioned simply, "IPL 2026 ", and showed Kohli batting in an indoor net session ahead of the new season.

The post was short on words but strong on mood. Kohli was seen in full batting gear, moving through drills, shadow-practising, settling into position and then opening up with a range of strokes. It was the kind of pre-season glimpse that does not reveal much in direct terms, but still says enough. The tournament is getting closer, and one of its biggest figures has clearly shifted back into ma...