Following their team's significant victory against the Lucknow Super Giants, which secured them a spot in the top two of the points standings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru youngster Swastik Chikara reiterated his affection for veteran batter Virat Kohli. In the IPL mega auction, RCB paid INR 30 lakh for Chikara, a young batter from Uttar Pradesh, but he is still waiting for his debut. Nevertheless, this year, he has gained the attention of fans as the RCB social media sites frequently showcase his affection for Kohli.

Swastik has frequently mentioned how much he has taken away from Kohli's discipline, work ethic, and intensity. The former RCB captain is always referred to by the young hitter as his older brother.

Following the RCB's resounding victory over LSG, Chikara went up to Kohli in the team changing room and snapped a photo with him. The RCB social media staff recorded the moment and shared a video on X. "Dimaag khaata rehta hai hamesha," Kohli remarked after taking the picture (he keeps annoying me).

In the meanwhile, in the following shot, Chikara displayed the selfie he took with Kohli. The youngster proudly displayed the image for the camera despite Kohli's humorous comment.

We have an older brother. "He's my older brother. He let's me take a picture with him anytime I want," Chikara explained in the video.

The team's path to the playoffs is led by Virat Kohli

Despite having already amassed over 600 runs and eight half-centuries in the IPL this season, Kohli is still in contention for the Orange Cap and is currently ranked fifth in the rankings.

The 36-year-old just lately gave up Test cricket, and he gave up Twenty20 International cricket last year. Nevertheless, he is still a key member of the IPL and continues to dominate the scoring tables with his steady play.

In their upcoming matchup against the top team, Punjab Kings, on Thursday in Mullanpur, Rajat Patidar and company are riding high after an incredible 228-run chase against LSG. With a win, they will be immediately thrust into the Ahmedabad final on June 3. The stakes are at their highest. However, all is not lost if RCB falters. They will get one last chance at fame in Qualifier 2, where they will face the victor of the elimination between the Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians.