Famous 20-year-old Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batsman Swastik Chikara revealed a private chat with Virat Kohli during his stint at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Swastik Chikara revealed that Virat Kohli clearly told him that he would not play as an “impact player” in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and that he would continue to play like a lion.
Swastik Chikara gained fame with RRCB stints
Born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on April 3, 2005, Chikara gained fame and popularity in 2025 in her maiden stint with IPL’s royal challenger Bengaluru (RCB).
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He was acquired by the IPL 2025 champion at the INR 30 Lakh mega auction, which was his base price. We called for him to be included in Play XI during the season, but he was happy to be kept on the bench and help his teammates whenever he needed a drink break.
Despite not playing games, he became insanely popular and attracted a lot of attention, mainly due to his visible admiration for Virat Kohli.
In the virus’ social media clips, he was found primarily around Kohli and was excited to be in the same camp as Indian legends. With his charming personality, his Instagram followers were quickly shot to a million.
Meanwhile, in a recent interview with Revsportz journalist Rohit Juglan, he was asked if Kohli was considering retiring in 2025 IPL.
“Mere Hisab se kuch nahi soch rahe the aisa woh (virat kohli).
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My Eyes Impact Player ME NAHI KHELUNGA – Swastik Chikara from VIRAT KOHLI
Swastik Chikara revealed that in one of his interactions with Kohli, the legendary batsman told him that he never played as an impact player in the IPL and prefers fielding in 20 overs along with batting. He said:
“Meli Bad Hui, AIDS Hai Bad Kar Lahe, Tou Main Kaha Baiya Kayz Kia, Tou Ke Rahe Ki Mai Cricket Jab Tak Kernga Bai, Jab Tak Mai Pua Fit.
(“I spoke to him, we were casually talking and asked, “Brother, how’s things, what’s going on?”
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Chikara further revealed that the conversation occurred with Kohli during the gym session. There, the former RCB skipper reveals he will play like a lion and retires if he can’t score the field in 20 overs. Swastik Chikara said:
“Sher ki Tara Kelunga, My Eyes Impact Me Nahi, Bas Bas Bass, Bass, Bass, Cal o Bajar Baichu.
(“I play like a lion. I sit outside with my bat only and when the day comes, I hang my backpack at home,” he said this very clearly.”)
“Jim Me the Jim Ka Rahe Za, Tou Waha Pe Un Bala Ta Khi Ki By My Cricket Jab Tak Kelunga, Jab Tak My Fit Hun My 20 Over Kal Sakuta Pust Se Sau Batting Kal
(“We were in the gym, and when he told me, “Brother, I’ll continue cricket as long as I’m fully fit. I can try 100% on Fielding in 20 overs and then go out to the bat. I’m not going to play as an impact replacement.
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“Virat Kohli broke the ice at his first meeting. He’s now like my brother. It was certainly to see him achieve his 18-year long dream in the IPL.” –
RCB’s Swastik Chikara, currently playing in the UP T20 league, will be held in relation to RCB’s IPL Triumph and Kohli… pic.twitter.com/vqlfxijivh
– Revsportz Global (@revsportzglobal) August 22, 2025
Kohli played a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Maiden Title Winning at IPL 2025. In 15 games, he averaged 657 runs on strike ratings of 54.75 and 144.71.