
Two days after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Final to retain their maiden IPL triumph, the veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli’s conversation with the young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has finally been brought to light, with an official video revealing the legendary cricketer's powerful words of wisdom to the 15-year-old prodigy.
Sooryavanshi was in attendance for the IPL 2026 final, where he took home five major honours, including the Orange Cap, MVP, Super Striker, and Most Sixes of the season. Before the presentation ceremony, the young batter was approached by Kohli, and the latter was captured on camera having a heartfelt conversation with the Bihar cricketer.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi congratulating Virat Kohli on the IPL win. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/q0LFhwyVbX
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 31, 2026
This was the second meeting between Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, as they previously met in the league stage of the tournament, where the former RCB captain autographed the RR batting sensation’s cap, which he happily flaunted as a prized possession.
The conversation between the two not only showcased the mutual respect between an established icon and a rising star but also highlighted Kohli’s commitment to mentoring the next generation.
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Virat Kohli’s conversation with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the IPL 2026 final caught the spotlight, but fans were left curious about the actual content of the exchange, as the initial footage circulating on social media lacked audio.
A few days later, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) released a video on its X handle (formerly Twitter), which reveals the conversation between Kohli and Sooryavanshi. In a video, the veteran Indian batter was advising the 15-year-old to remain steadfast and grounded, emphasising that his remarkable success thus far was a direct result of his own hard work and conviction.
“Yaha se upar jana hai. Jo huya hai woh achi mehnat aur belief ke wajah se huya. Kaun kya bol raha hai, kaise bol raha hai. Ek Bihari sab pe bhaari. Khatam game,” Kohli said. (Go above from here. What has happened has happened because of hard work and belief. Who says what, and how they say it. A Bihari outweighs everyone. Game over."
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 🤝 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 🫶💪
The best piece of advice the 15-year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi could get! And who better than Virat Kohli to help fuel his fire in the right direction.… pic.twitter.com/MUqCRBo0la— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 3, 2026
Virat Kohli’s conversation with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi highlights the mentorship and genuine camaraderie that define the spirit of modern cricket, bridging the gap between an established legend and the next generation of talent. By validating the teenager’s hard work and talent, Kohli’s gesture serves as a powerful endorsement of Sooryavanshi’s potential.
The viral conversation between Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sparked a wave of reactions on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), with fans and cricket enthusiasts praising Kohli’s mentorship, emotional support, and motivational words for the young prodigy, while the ‘Ek Bihari Sab Pe Bhaari’ remark quickly went viral.
Taking to their X handles, fans and cricket enthusiasts lauded Kohli’s guidance, highlighting the inspiring senior-junior bond, celebrating Sooryavanshi’s talent, and making the phrase “Ek Bihari Sab Pe Bhaari” trend across social media.
I have never seen this culture in any other country the way seniors guided the youth crickets in india. It's a culture, isn't it. If we struggle for guidance in life, we tend to take advice from our seniors or friends or those who mentor us.
— Sagar Kumar Bal (@IamSagarBal11) June 3, 2026
Really the best advice Sorryavanshi could get. He should bookmark this advice and replay it in his mind everyday and concentrate on his game and keep believing himself (while ignoring all other things) as advised by the King himself.
— Bana_Singh (@Banabhojpuri) June 3, 2026
Suryavanshi be like...
Ek bat milega bhaiyaa ☺️— Pravupadarabinda Panda🏃⛰️🏝️ (@pravupanda58104) June 3, 2026
"kon kya bola rha hai kaise bol rha .."
coming from experience he has been through it https://t.co/0ykGWbvGLh— Ahem Brahmasmi (@AhemBrahmasmi) June 3, 2026
How cute 🥰😍
I love it when seniors regardless of their field motivate their juniors like this. Trust me, it really helps boost morale and self belief.
But fandom warriors spoil everything and spread nothing but hatred.@Pollyfrenzy https://t.co/MRBTD0HBWA— Apratirathah (@_Photon___) June 3, 2026
Ek Bihari sab pe bhari 😂😍🔥 https://t.co/nWfpYdfW7Z
— Chanakya 🗿🚩 (@Kafir_SuVi18) June 3, 2026
Ek Bihari sab pe bhari😭
Kohlay man kya hai ye admi bhai🤣 https://t.co/WLXXFM4ErU— 🤍 (@MonsoonMuse18) June 3, 2026
Words of wisdom from @imVkohli
Legacy of Indian batsmanship is a heavy burden to carry and it comes to only the those who pass the harshest of trials and tribulations.
From the king to the boy who would be the king! https://t.co/FPhcLK4ZgK— Sid (@Icarusine) June 3, 2026
While the entire cricket community is busy praising Vaibhav (and rightly so), just notice what Kohli tells him don’t listen to whatever people say (good or bad). That’s the difference in mentality among elite athletes. https://t.co/CFo2NVQElT
— Malay Tiwari (@malaytiwari04) June 3, 2026
~ Virat Kohli to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 😍
“Ek Bihari, Sab Pe Bhari, Khatam Game.” https://t.co/yv8hQX41td— FilmyPitch (@FilmyPitch7) June 3, 2026
From Virat to Vaibhav — legacy in motion. ♥️ https://t.co/6lxDspBAZw
— Aditi Mishra (@IAditiMishraa) June 3, 2026
Beautiful moment! Virat guiding him is gold, but seeing Vaibhav's eyes after RR's exit was heartbreaking. Future star anyway 🔥
— SK (@Sreekrish555) June 3, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shattered several records while amassing 776 runs, including a century and 5 fifties, at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 237.30 in 15 matches, finishing as the highest run-getter of the season.
Virat Kohli, on the other hand, played a match-winning knock of 75 off 42 balls and finished the season with 675 runs, including a century and 5 fifties, at an average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 165.84 in 16 matches.
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