India, April 6 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased an unusual gesture in his bid to congratulate Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) Sarfaraz Khan after his valiant half-century in the IPL 2026 game on Sunday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The right-handed batter was seen whistling at Sarfaraz and gestured him 'well played' as the CSK batter was walking back after being dismissed.

Virat Kohli praises Sarfaraz Ahmed after the latter's knock

Sarfaraz, who stepped into the crease in the very third over, went on to muster a 25-ball 50 before being dismissed Krunal Pandya. Although the right-handed batter's knock resulted in a losing cause, his innings under tough circumstances increased respect in Kohli's eyes.

He...