Following a hard-fought encounter against the Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma traveled to Vrindavan on Monday, April 20, 2026, to seek the blessings of Premanand Ji Maharaj. The couple, frequent visitors to the Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj ashram, participated in a private ‘Ekantik Vartalaap’ (spiritual dialogue) and were seen listening to the Maharaj’s discourse among other devotees.
A Ritual of Faith
This visit marks the couple’s third trip to the ashram in five months, signaling a profound spiritual shift in their personal lives. Their 2026 spiritual calendar has been notably active:
- February 2026: A visit shortly after the birth of their son, Akaay, on February 15.
- April 2026: This current trip, falling during a rare five-day gap in the IPL schedule.
The 2025 Retrospective: A Year of Transitions
The ashram served as a vital sanctuary for Kohli during a transformative 2025. Most notably, the couple visited the Maharaj in May 2025, just 24 hours after Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket (May 12, 2025), closing a legendary 14-year chapter in the longest format.
IPL 2026: Mid-Season Context
While Kohli continues to find peace in Vrindavan, his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), remains in the thick of a competitive season.
Current Standings (as of April 20, 2026):
- Team Status: RCB currently sits 2nd on the table with 4 wins and 2 losses.
- Last Outing: Kohli scored a quickfire 19 off 13 balls against Delhi Capitals at the Chinnaswamy.
- The Road Ahead: Kohli is expected to return to the squad for their next home game against the Gujarat Titans this Friday, April 24.
Despite having stepped away from the red-ball game and T20 Internationals last year, Kohli’s “spiritual reset” comes as he remains the leading force for RCB in their quest for another title.
