IPL 2024: RCB's Virat Kohli eats dry fruits on the ground during practice session with SRH, netizens praise his diet dedication

Netizens expressed their admiration for Kohli’s dedication to his diet, recognizing that his choice of a healthy snack like dry fruits is part of his commitment to maintaining fitness and performance levels.

In the IPL 2024, ahead of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Virat Kohli was seen on the ground eating dry fruits. This happened during a practice session at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 25, a day before the teams were scheduled to clash for the second time this season.

The previous match between these two teams in Bengaluru had been a record-breaking game, and the anticipation for this rematch was high. A video shared by RCB's official social media showed Kohli and Australian cricketer Pat Cummins interacting in a friendly manner. Cummins approached Kohli, who was seated on the ground, both wearing their pads. However, what caught the attention of the viewers was Kohli’s snack choice—dry fruits—which he had brought in a sizeable container.

Netizens expressed their admiration for Kohli’s dedication to his diet, recognizing that his choice of a healthy snack like dry fruits is part of his commitment to maintaining fitness and performance levels. The video sparked a flurry of reactions, with many fans praising Kohli’s disciplined lifestyle and some humorously imagining his competitive spirit, equating his consumption of dry fruits with the 'appetite' he would bring to the game against the bowlers of SRH.

The comments varied, with one user jokingly saying, "Tomorrow Virat will eat the bowler like he is eating dry fruits now," showing enthusiasm for Kohli's performance in the upcoming game. Another user inquired about what specific dry fruits Kohli was consuming, sparking a thread of guesses ranging from dates to walnuts and even light-hearted speculation about eating 'the opposition's careers'.

This social media moment highlights how fans engage with their favorite athletes, not just around their performances but also their off-field habits and lifestyle choices. The mix of humor, admiration, and curiosity in the comments is an example to how much fans pay attention to the details of athletes’ lives, seeing them as role models for fitness and health, as well as for their sportsmanship and skills on the field.