Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar perform ‘Kikli’ in unmissable video:RCB pacer clocked 140 kmph, lifted 120 kg weights to reduce body fat

After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their second IPL title, Virat Kohli shared a story on his Instagram handle two days later, where Bengaluru legend was seen dancing with pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar in a song named ‘Kikli’. The story and the video went viral shortly after Virat uploaded on the internet. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s personal gym trainer, Surya Prakash Yadav, shared the secret behind Bhuvneshwar’s rise in pace throughout the season. He has also shared his fitness routine. At 36 years of age, the swing bowling specialist finished as the highest wicket-taking Indian bowler of the tournament with 28 wickets, proving that age is just a number. He mentioned that had training with heavy weight-lifting of 120kg and a reduction of 14% fat led him to bowl at 140 kmph in the IPL’s 19th season. Kohli, Bhuvneshwar set dance floor on fire with ‘Kikli’ song Former RCB captain Virat Kohli and speedster Bhuvneshwar Kumar set the dance floor on fire in the ‘Kikli’ song during their celebrations after winning back-to-back IPL titles for the franchise. ‘King’ Kohli shared an Instagram story, where both were seen dancing together holding hands. After Kohli uploaded the video, it went viral quickly. Notably, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat the Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets to win the IPL 2026 title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 31 May. With this, RCB became the third team to win back-to-back IPL titles. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s fitness secret revelaed A few years ago, Bhuvneshwar struggled with recurring back, knee, and ankle injuries that disrupted his international career. Around three years ago, his body fat percentage was close to 20% Today, that number has dropped to just 13-14%. Interestingly, his body weight has remained around 73-74 kg. This means he has successfully converted excess fat into muscle, making his body stronger without losing weight. According to his personal trainer, Surya Yadav, building strength became the key to preventing injuries and extending his career. Heavy lifting helped improve strength Bhuvneshwar’s fitness journey involved significant changes in his training routine. Earlier, he used to perform squats with only 40 kilograms. Now, he comfortably lifts between 110 and 120 kilograms. The increased strength has had a direct impact on his bowling. Throughout IPL 2026, Bhuvneshwar consistently bowled at speeds touching 139-140 kmph, showing that he still possesses the pace and power needed at the highest level. The ‘Wobble seam delivery’: New weapon added to his bowling Bhuvneshwar has always been known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. However, this season, he added another effective weapon to his arsenal, the wobble seam delivery. The ball travels straight before moving unpredictably in either direction, making life difficult for batters. He has also successfully regained his trademark backspin, which has been one of his biggest strengths throughout his career. Bhuvneshwar’s strict diet and daily dedication Fitness is not just about spending time in the gym. Bhuvneshwar has also made major changes to his diet. He completely avoids sweets and consumes protein in quantities almost double his body weight requirements. His diet regularly includes protein bars, protein shakes, homemade chillas, and eggs. Away from the spotlight of social media, Bhuvneshwar dedicates five to seven hours every day to cricket and fitness training. Passion for cricket remains unchanged The veteran pacer is also working extensively on his batting. He spends nearly one to one-and-a-half hours every day practising with the bat. His dedication was evident during the UP T20 League when a viral infection affected his entire team. Bhuvneshwar even required glucose on the field. Despite being advised to rest, he returned the very next day, ready to play. His response summed up his passion perfectly: “I love cricket, I love bowling. That’s why I play.”