Virat Kohli reacts to charter flight rumours ahead of Indian Premier League 2026

Former captain Virat Kohli responded to rumours on Sunday, March 22, about him asking for charter flights during IPL 2026. The reports claimed he wanted to travel between London and Bengaluru during the season. Kohli reacted to these claims on Instagram with just two emojis, showing his disbelief.

The fact that Kohli responded suggests he was not happy with the rumours. Some reports even claimed that he had asked Royal Challengers Bengaluru for private flights if there was a gap of more than three days between matches. However, there is no confirmation of such demands from the player or the franchise.

Kohli recently returned from London and joined the RCB training camp in Bengaluru. He has been spending more time in London during the off-season, especially after the arrival of his second child. This is considered a move that will help his family have a normal life, away from the glare of the public eye in India.

Truth behind the rumours before IPL 2026

The controversy started when rumors were circulating that Kohli requested RCB to arrange a chartered plane so that he could travel between London and India during the breaks. He wanted to be back home when there was a gap of more than three days between games. The reports also indicated that he would return only 24 hours prior to games, which left people questioning his preparation for matches. 

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Kohli dismissed these claims in a simple way. He shared a screenshot of the report on his Instagram Story and added two laughing emojis. This showed that he considered the news completely baseless. Soon after his reaction, the original post that started the rumour was reportedly deleted.

Fans react to Virat Kohli’s response

Kohli’s reply went viral, and there was a lot of support from the fans. Fans praised Kohli for keeping calm and being clear about the issue. Fans also criticized the social media pages for the unverified news. Some people also demanded action against the misleading news.

There were different reactions before Kohli clarified the situation, but the majority of the fans supported him after the statement. Some people felt that a player like Kohli deserves to have a work-life balance, and others had different feelings initially. After the response, the atmosphere has shifted to humor and support. Now, the attention has shifted back to IPL 2026 and RCB’s next fixtures.