Virat Kohli's IPL Encounter With Former U19 Teammate Leaves Internet Buzzing

Ace India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli’s encounter with his former U19 teammate Ajitesh Argal has gone viral on social media, after the duo reunited during RCB’s match against the Delhi Capitals on Monday, where the latter was officiating alongside Sam Nogajski.

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Argal was the Player of the Match in the 2008 U19 World Cup final, which Kohli led the Indian team to win. He picked up two wickets while giving away just seven runs, taking India to the big win.

Despite being picked by Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural Indian Premier League season in 2008, Argal’s playing career never quite took off. He later worked in the Income Tax Department before clearing the BCCI umpiring

examination and officiating as an umpire in IPL 2026.

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During Monday’s clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, Kohli and Argal reunited on the field, with their interaction going viral on social media.

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After Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory over Delhi Capitals, Kohli was seen sharing a conversation with Argal on the field, a heartwarming moment that delighted fans.

The interaction set social media abuzz, with many reminiscing about the Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2008.

Argal started playing cricket at the age of 10 and represented Madhya Pradesh at the Under-14 level. His first outing with India’s U-19 team came at the Under-19 World Cup 2008 in Malaysia, where he handled pressure brilliantly.

Forming a key part of the new-ball attack, Argal delivered a match-winning spell of 2/7 in five overs in the final, earning the Man of the Match award as India beat South Africa.