Nine-year-old Vihaan Malhotra’s dream to play with Virat Kohli has materialised as he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction. The 19-year-old, India’s only centurion in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, has transformed into an all-dimensional player, impressing with his batting, bowling, and fielding.‘Mujhe Virat jaisa banna hai’: Vihaan Malhotra — academic ace, crisis man & future Kohli teammate
Nine-year-old Vihaan Malhotra’s dream to play with Virat Kohli has materialised as he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction. The 19-year-old, India’s only centurion in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, has transformed into an all-dimensional player, impressing with his batting, bowling, and fielding.