Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has given a reassuring update on star batter Virat Kohli's condition after the latter appeared to injure himself during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Following RCB's victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 12, 2026, Patidar stated that Kohli is "doing okay."
The incident occurred during the first innings when Kohli, fielding at long-on, slipped while attempting to stop a boundary. He immediately clutched his right knee and received on-field attention from the team physio before continuing to play.
"Virat is a champion. He had a bit of a slip, but he's fine. He's doing okay," Patidar said in the post-match presentation, as verified by official IPL broadcast footage and reports. Kohli later batted in the run chase, contributing to his team's successful pursuit.
The fitness of Kohli, a key player for RCB and the Indian national team, is closely monitored. The team's medical staff will continue to assess him ahead of their next fixture. The win against MI marked RCB's third victory of the 2026 IPL season.
