The Sydney Sixers pulled off an April Fools’ prank on cricket fans by announcing Virat Kohli’s signing for the next two BBL seasons on Tuesday, April 1.
Key Highlights:
- Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history.
- If the announcement were real, he would have been Steve Smith’s teammate at the Sixers.
- Kohli and RCB have made a strong start to IPL 2025.
Could Virat Kohli become the first active Indian cricketer to play in a foreign league? The Sydney Sixers sparked a frenzy on April 1 by announcing on their official X account that they had signed the star batter for the next two seasons of the Big Bash League.
A legend in the IPL, Kohli holds the record for the most runs in the tournament’s history, amassing 8,094 runs with 8 centuries and 56 fifties. While Indian players are barred from participating in overseas leagues unless they retire, the Sixers’ tweet certainly had fans buzzing on Tuesday morning.
“King Kohli! Virat Kohli is officially a Sixer for the next TWO seasons!” the Sydney Sixers declared in their tweet.
However, the franchise soon revealed that it was all an April Fools’ prank.
Fans quickly reacted to the post, applauding the humor from the three-time BBL champions. If the announcement had been real, it would have seen Virat Kohli join Steve Smith at the Sixers, with Smith being one of their standout players in recent seasons.
Meanwhile, Kohli has started IPL 2025 on a strong note, making an impressive contribution for RCB.
Virat Kohli has had a strong start to IPL 2025, with RCB currently sitting at the top of the points table. The team began their campaign with a commanding win over defending champions KKR, where Kohli remained unbeaten on 59 to guide his side to victory.
In their second match, Kohli faced some challenges against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, struggling to find his rhythm. He managed 31 off 30 balls, but it proved to be a vital contribution as Bengaluru triumphed by 50 runs, securing a rare win at Chepauk.
Kohli and RCB will be back in action on April 2, when they take on GT at home.
