On April 9, 2025, a sweet moment from a recent IPL interview, where Virat Kohli was seen in a lighthearted and humorous frame of mind. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) sensation was seen looking back at his first-ever IPL Man of the Match (MOTM) interview in 2011, a clip that left him in splits. Seated in a warm café environment, Kohli, wearing his RCB jersey, couldn't help but laugh as he listened to his younger self talk with unguarded confidence, giving fans a peek at his journey and unwavering sense of humor.

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In the 14-year-old interview, 20-year-old Kohli looked back at a match-winning 38-ball 56 against Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) that gave him his first MOTM award. While playing the game, he had put on an 82-run stand with Chris Gayle, one of cricket's most destructive batsmen. 

With a boyish swagger, Kohli had bragged that he was playing the aggressor in that stand, a notion that left him doubled up in laughter in 2025. "Ghalat fehmi dekh lo," Kohli laughed, poking fun at his younger self's outlandish claim. As we said, it reminded him of his earlier days in the IPL and in many ways gave a context for how far he has come, to the point that he could still laugh at himself.

Kohli reacting to his first IPL MOTM interview where he talked about being the aggressor while playing with Chris Gayle.
had a good laugh, made fun of himself watching that 14-yr-old interview.
This guy is the funniest of all, man. 😭😭pic.twitter.com/0EOjQf39Ch

— K. (@Lifefkdup) April 9, 2025

Kohli’s Timeless Charm Shines Through

At 36 years old, Kohli is still relevant in the cricket arena and an integral part of RCB's dominant IPL 2025 season , scoring 164 runs in four games, including two fifties. But it's moments like these, where he shares about his journey with humility and humor, that speak to his timeless charm.

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This video not only celebrates his change from a hot-headed kid to an experienced leader but also demonstrates the ability to be relatable, often in a state of unreason, which is why he captivates audiences worldwide. What’s your favorite memory of Kohli's earlier days in the IPL?